Tuesday, Sept. 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a time to honour the children who never returned home from residential schools, as well as the Survivors, their families, and communities.

The stat holiday serves as a public commemoration of the tragic legacy and ongoing impacts of Canada’s residential school system. It is a vital step in the broader process of reconciliation.

Orange Shirt Day, also observed on September 30, is an Indigenous-led, grassroots initiative that raises awareness of the intergenerational impacts of residential schools. It promotes the message: “Every Child Matters.” The orange shirt is a powerful symbol of the culture, freedom, and self-esteem that was taken from Indigenous children for generations.

A series of events are taking place thro

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