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. Public commemoration of the tragic and painful history and ongoing impacts of residential schools is a vital component of the reconciliation process.
Both the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day take place on September 30.
Orange Shirt Day is a commemorative day led by Indigenous communities to raise awareness about the intergenerational impacts of residential schools on children, families, and communities. It honours Indigenous children who were lost in the residential school system.
The orange shirt symbolizes the loss of culture, freedom, and self-esteem that many Indigenous children experienced. This day reminds us that “Every Child Matters”.
Virtual Events
National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation, Lunch and Learns, September 21 – 25, 2026
Reconciliation Run – Birdtail Sioux Dakota Nation
Join Chief Tréchelle Bunn on September 26, 2026, for a powerful and meaningful event centered on movement, reflection, and healing.
Show your support in honour of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation—join this event to run in honour of all those who never got the chance.
The run starts at the ruins of the former Birtle Residential School and finishes at Birdtail Sioux Dakota Nation.
To register, click here.