Recognizing Orange Shirt Day & the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30 Posted on September 20, 2024 at 10:26 am. Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is a time to reflect and learn about the past and ongoing injustices faced by Indigenous peoples and communities. It is a time for recognition, remembrance, and to honour survivors of the former Indian residential school system and the intergenerational impact it has caused on Indigenous communities, families, and individuals. Engage with a selection of self-directed learning resources as we lead up to September 30 and beyond. Events leading up to September 30 are hosted by the First Peoples Indigenous Centre (FPIC). Additional resources are available in our virtual collection. Every Child Matters Watch Phyllis Webstad tell her story. Residential School Experiences Learn about the history of residential schools and survivor experiences. Residential School Timeline Discover the timeline with the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation. The Survivors’ Flag Honouring residential school survivors. National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation Lunch and Learns - September 23 -27, 2024 Gord Downie’s Secret Path Watch, listen and read Chanie Wenjack’s story. Library Research Guide Additional Indigenous Resources. SHARE:
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