Â鶹´«Ã½ University to observe Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – September 30
Friday, September 30 is Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
It's a day for:
- Education and reflection on Canada's involvement in the former residential school system.
- Recognition, remembrance and respect for the survivors of residential schools.
- Understanding the generational impacts residential schools have had—and continue to have—on Indigenous communities.
Throughout the rest of September, faculty and staff are encouraged to participate in the that and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation/Orange Shirt Day Committee have planned for the campus community. These resources, initiatives and programs will engage faculty, staff and students in learning and calls to action to advance Canada's Truth and Reconciliation process.
To learn more, submit your pledge, register for events or buy an orange T-shirt, visit the .
