September 30th marks the 5th National Day for Truth and Reconciliation to confront the enduring legacy of Canada’s residential school system, honour survivors, and commit to meaningful action. This is meant to continue ongoing efforts to learn more about Indigenous communities and work towards reconciliation through a week-long learning and reflection, September 22–26.
Orange Shirt Day, founded in 2013 by Phyllis Webstad, is observed on September 30th. Please consider your orange shirt as an acknowledgment of the ongoing commitment to inclusivity and support of Indigenous communities and reconciliation all year long.
Please see: resources from the TDSB’s Urban Indigenous Education Centre (UIEC).