September 30 is Orange Shirt Day & the National for Truth and Reconciliation Day Posted on September 18, 2023 at 3:50 pm. Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is a time for learning and reflecting on Canada’s involvement in the former Indian residential school system and the intergenerational impact it has caused on Indigenous communities, families, and individuals. It is a time for recognition, remembrance, and to honour survivors. Here is a selection of self-directed learning resources that provide information about Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Engage with the important resources as we lead up to September 30, and beyond. Find additional resources on the Durham College page. Reconciliation. Not a One Day Affair. "We must all recognize that the Indian Residential school system is not just something for your history books. It is something that Indigenous peoples are still feeling the effects of each and every day." - The Honourable Murray Sinclair. Getting to the Truth Read the summary of the Final Report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada. Reconciliation as a Relationship. What We Have Learned: Principles of Truth and Reconciliation Implementing the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People Act Action Plan for 2023 to 2028. Residential School Timeline National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation Honouring Residential School Survivors The Legacy of Hope Foundation presents "Escaping Residential Schools: Running for Their Lives" Orange Shirt Day: Every Child Matters Learn about the significance and history behind the symbol of the orange shirt. Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit People. Learn more about Red Dress Day. Library Research Guide Additional Indigenous Resources. SHARE:
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