September 30th: National Day of Truth and Reconciliation/ Orange Shirt Day

September 30th: the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation

September 30 is also recognized as Orange Shirt Day, an Indigenous-led grassroots commemorative day inspired by the story of Indian Residential School Survivor Phyllis Webstad. Phyllis was 6 years old when she wore her new orange shirt for her first day at residential school. Her shirt was immediately taken from her by school staff.

We wear orange on this day to honour the children who survived Indian Residential Schools and remember those who did not.

There will be many events in Saskatchewan and across Canada… watch for updates about these events in the news and on social media.

Learn more – visit the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation website

TORONTO, CANADA – SEPTEMBER 30 : A man and his daughter wearing ‘Every Child Matters’ tshirts attend the 26th Annual Community Pow Wow, held by Native Child and Family Services of Toronto, at Dufferin Grove Park on the ‘National Day for Truth and Reconciliation’ on September 30, 2023 in Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Mert Alper Dervis/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)