NATIONAL TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION DAY 2024

September 30th marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Every year on this day, we remember and honour the victims and survivors of Canada’s Indigenous residential school systems. For educational resources please click the links below:

National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation
Assembly of First Nations: Its Our Time Education Toolkit
Chiefs of Ontario Resources
Indigenous Peoples in Toronto: An Introduction for Newcomers

Orange Shirt Day

Phyllis Webstad was sent to St. Joseph’s Mission Residential school in 1973/1974, where they took away her clothes, including the orange shirt her family bought her for her first day of school. This day recognizes the legacy of the Residential School System for the Indigenous families and communities.

By wearing an orange shirt, we honour the survivors, and we remember the thousands of children who died in these schools, and those buried in unmarked graves.

Where to Purchase Orange Shirts?

When purchasing orange shirts, it is important to support Indigenous organizations and artists!

1) The Cedar Basket: https://thecedarbasket.com 

2) Native Arts Society: https://lnkd.in/gBY_--8H

3) Old’s Cool General Store: https://lnkd.in/g2rXs6Cr

4) Aaniin: https://www.aaniin.shop

5)Giant Tiger: https://lnkd.in/gNgPwA2S