Learn about Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation through national broadcast, books, movies and more
Sept. 30 marks National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Learn about Indigenous culture, take part in a sunrise ceremony or sacred fire, and tune into the national broadcast “Remembering the Children.”
Monday, Sept. 30, is , first introduced by the federal government in 2021.
Canadians are asked to wear an orange shirt on this day, to honour the Indigenous children who never returned home, and survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities on a healing journey.
It’s not only a day of reflection, but a day of learning and building Indigenous cultural awareness.
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Here are some curated stories that can assist in that education:
Former residential school students can call 1-866-925-4419 for emotional crisis referral services and information on other health supports from the Government of Canada.
Indigenous peoples across Canada can also go to The Hope for Wellness Help Line 24 hours a day, seven days a week for counselling and crisis intervention.
Call the toll-free Help Line at 1-855-242-3310 or connect to the online chat (Please use Google Chrome).
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