September 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, observed simultaneously with Orange Shirt Day. Both days were established to honour survivors of Canada’s residential school system, their families, and the children who never returned home. The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation was adopted as a federal statutory holiday in response to the […]
Ceremonies and events were held to honour the spirit of Truth and Reconciliation throughout the Lakeland over the weekend, culminating in official observances yesterday. September 30 is designated as the National Day For Truth And Reconciliation. The day is also recognized as Orange Shirt Day, after the practice of wearing orange T-shirts to honour Indigenous […]
Events were held in the Lakeland and across the country on Friday to mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The day is also referred to as Orange Shirt Day in recognition of the suffering inflicted by Residential Schools. It referes to the experience of Phyllis (Jack) Webstad, who as a 6-year-old had her […]