National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Home > National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Topics


Sep 18, 2024

Monday, September 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a day to honour the victims and survivors of residential schools and their families and communities.

It is a day that calls on all Canadians to commemorate the history and legacy of the residential school system, honour the resilience, dignity and strength of survivors and intergenerational survivors, and remember the children who never came home. This day is also observed as Orange Shirt Day. Wearing orange honours the children who attended residential schools and recognizes the traumatic experience of Phyllis Webstad, who had her new orange shirt taken away from her on the first day she attended a residential school at the age of six.

Take the time leading up to this day—and all days—to acknowledge and better understand the history and harms that residential schools created. Commemorate in a way that is meaningful to you—as a day of quiet reflection and learning, wearing orange, or participating in a community event or activity.

Learn and Reflect

Participate

Note: City Hall will be closed for the statutory holiday on Monday, September 30.

Related stories