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The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, as well as Orange Shirt Day, both occur on September 30.

Orange Shirt Day is an Indigenous-driven grassroots observance designed to bring attention to the enduring effects of residential schools on individuals, families, and communities across generations, and to advocate for the significance of "Every Child Matters." The orange shirt serves as a representation of the cultural, personal, and societal losses endured by Indigenous children throughout the years.

On September 30, all Canadians are invited to don orange attire as a gesture of respect for the numerous Survivors of residential schools.


Within the array of visual elements that depict Indigenous cultures, the circle takes a central…

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Each year on September 30, we recognise the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

The day honours residential school survivors, kids who never made it home, and their families and communities. A crucial step in the healing process is public remembrance of the tragic and painful past and ongoing effects of residential schools.

This federally recognised holiday was established through changes to the law approved by Parliament.

The Meaning Behind The Visuals

The sun (the summer solstice), which serves as the focal point of the celebrations, is at the centre of the numerous visual components used to illustrate Indigenous traditions. The artwork on the right depicts the First Nations, Inuit, and Métis as well as the four elements of…

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