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The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (sometimes shortened to T&R Day) (NDTR; French: Journée nationale de la vérité et de la réconciliation), originally and still colloquially known as Orange Shirt Day (French: Jour du chandail orange), [1] is a Canadian holiday to recognize the legacy of the Canadian Indian residential school system.
The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is observed September 30. The day honours First Nations, Inuit and Métis Survivors and their families and communities and ensures that public commemoration of the tragic and painful history of residential schools is a vital component of the reconciliation process.
September 30, 2021, marks the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a day that coincides with Orange Shirt Day. It recognizes the tragic legacy of residential schools, the missing children, the families left behind and the survivors of these institutions.
Showing support. 08 Aug 2024. September 30 is the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation. On this day, we honour the children who never returned home, Survivors of residential schools, their families and communities. Taking time to remember is an important part of moving towards reconciliation.
Sep 29, 2022 · September 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day. It is a day to honour the Indigenous children that were taken away through the Residential “School” System, and their families and communities.
Sep 30, 2021 · Today, we are marking the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) published its 94 Calls to Action in 2015. Yet six years later, only fourteen of the Calls to Action have been implemented.
Sep 22, 2023 · On this page, you will find a list of a few public events and initiatives organized to actively participate in commemorating the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Many other activities are also available online or by contacting Indigenous organizations located in your area.
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: “Today, I invite everyone across the country to recognize and observe the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
Sep 30, 2021 · Indigenous leaders are calling on Canadians to awaken to the country's history and treatment of Indigenous people on the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
Sep 30, 2023 · The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: “Today, as we mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day, we confront the lasting impacts of the residential school system for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis in Canada. We come ...
