Monday, Sept. 30th marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada.
First established in 2013 as a Day of Observance, and also known as “Orange Shirt Day,” the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is a day of memorial for victims and ongoing impact of the Canadian Residential School System.
Communities across Southern Alberta will be marking the day throughout the weekend of Sept. 28-29 and on Orange Shirt Day on Sept. 30.
Some of the events you can take part in include, but are not limited to:
Calgary
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Banff
Lethbridge
Medicine Hat
If you would like your event added to this list, please contact us.
The Indian Residential Schools Crisis Line (1-866-925-4419) is available 24 hours a day for anyone experiencing pain or distress as a result of their residential school experience.
How to commemorate Orange Shirt Day in Calgary and Southern Alberta
