National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day
We honour the survivors of residential schools, their families, and communities, and we remain committed to fostering awareness, understanding, and reconciliation.
September 30th marks both the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day in Canada. This day serves as a solemn reminder of the legacy of the residential school system - a system that forcibly separated Indigenous children from their families, culture, and language, leaving lasting trauma across generations.
Truth and Reconciliation is a national movement rooted in acknowledging these injustices, listening to survivors, and taking meaningful steps toward healing and justice. It calls on all Canadians to reflect on our shared history, recognize the harms caused, and actively participate in building respectful relationships with Indigenous Peoples.
Orange Shirt Day, which began as a grassroots initiative, honours the story of Phyllis Webstad, a residential school survivor whose orange shirt was taken from her on her first day at school. The orange shirt has since become a symbol of the stripping away of culture, identity, and dignity experienced by Indigenous children. Wearing orange on this day is a gesture of solidarity and a commitment to ensuring that “Every Child Matters”.
Your Fractional CIO stands in support of these efforts. We encourage our followers, clients and community to engage in learning, reflection, and action - today and every day - to help create a future rooted in respect, equity, and reconciliation. Don't forget to wear your ORANGE SHIRT on September 30th! 🍁
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