National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Understanding the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation recognizes the tragic legacy of residential schools, the missing children, the families left behind and the survivors of these institutions.
September 30, 2021, marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a day that coincides with Orange Shirt Day. Orange Shirt Day was first honoured in 2013, by the founding non-profit organization, the Orange Shirt Society.
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Learn about the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Each year, September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The day honours the children who never returned home and Survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities
For local events in Nanaimo, check out the City of Nanaimo website for ideas to understand this day.