september 30th
Recognizing Orange Shirt Day and National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
September 30th marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day. Inspired by the story of Phyllis Webstad, Orange Shirt Day began as an effort to raise awareness about the devastating inter-generational impacts of residential schools in Canada. Now recognized federally, this important date honours the Survivors of residential schools, the children who tragically never came home, and their communities.
To recognize the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation at the University of Toronto, Food Services staff will be wearing orange shirts featuring official artwork by Geraldine Catalbas.
Every Child Matters
Learn more about Orange Shirt Day and the lasting impact of residential schools. Put together by U of T Mississauga’s Indigenous Centre, this list of resources includes films, books, and podcasts which provide insight on how to listen, learn, and act in meaningful ways.
Additional resources
- Orange Shirt Day
- Orange Shirt Day 2022 Events at U of T
- U of T’s 34 Calls to Action
- U of T’s Final Report: Response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada
- U of T’s 2021 Indigenous Initiatives Annual Progress Report
- U of T’s Office of Indigenous Initiatives Website
- U of T’s Office of Indigenous Initiatives Facebook
- John Croutch’s Indigenous Cultural Competency Trainings:
- Reclaiming Power and Place: The final Report to the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
Orange Shirt Day and National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Commemoration
September 30 @ 10.00 AM
Join U of T to honour the experiences of residential school survivors. Hear a keynote address from Brenda Wastasecoot, an assistant professor at U of T’s Centre for Indigenous Studies. Her talk is titled: The Nikis Story is the Story of Canada: Reflecting on the Impacts of the Indian Residential Schools.