September 30 is Orange Shirt Day & the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Posted on September 26, 2025 at 9:56 am. Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is observed annually on September 30. It is a day to reflect on the past and ongoing injustices experienced by Indigenous peoples in Canada. It serves as a day of recognition, remembrance, and a commitment to learning about the history and legacy of the Indian residential school system. This day honours the survivors, their families, and communities, while acknowledging the deep intergenerational trauma caused by these institutions and actions. As we approach September 30, we encourage everyone to engage with these self-directed learning resources to deepen our understanding, foster empathy, and take meaningful steps toward reconciliation. Join First Peoples Indigenous Centre at the Mini Powwow, celebrating Indigenous culture, resilience, and community. The powwow will be held in the Naanaagide’endamowin (Art of Thinking) Courtyard, adjacent to the CFCE building, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Every Child Matters Listen to Phyllis Webstad tell her story The Witness Blanket Bear witness to the experience and aftermath of residential schools Canada's Indian Residential Schools: Childhood denied Canadian Museum for Human Rights education tools The Survivors’ Flag Honouring residential school survivors The Good Canadian Behind the curtain and into the corridors of systemic inequality Goodminds Browse a selection of books by Indigenous authors from a First Nations family-owned business, passionate about Indigenous education Library Research Guide Additional Indigenous Resources. SHARE:
App Store
Google Play