Day of Truth and Reconciliation

Why is September 30 important?

Since 2013, Canadians have been observing Orange Shirt Day on September 30 in order to recognize the colonial legacy of residential schools. In 2021, the Federal government marked September 30 as a National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This day honours residential school survivors, their families and communities, and ensures that public commemoration of the history and legacy of residential schools remains a vital component of the reconciliation process.

• Read more about the Day of Truth and Reconciliation
• Read more about Residential School Recounts

What can you do?

On September 30, we encourage all members of the campus community to honour the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation by taking the time to learn about residential schools, racism and prejudice against Indigenous peoples, and how you can work toward reconciliation. We ask you to reflect on your own connection to the Indigenous community, participate in the University’s reflection-based events, or make a donation.

Where you can learn more

To find out more about residential schools, please visit the following:

• LegacyOfHope.ca/wherearethechildren
• nctr.ca
• OrangeShirtDay.org
• IndigenousPeoplesAtlasOfCanada.ca
• HumanRights.ca/story/childhood-denied
• Read the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada's report "The Survivors Speak"
• Rent the 2021 documentary "We Were Children"
• Indigenous-Canada Relations Pre-Reading List
• Indigenous Movie and Book List

Phone

780-492-4241

Students' Union Executive and Administrative Offices
Room 2-900
Students' Union Building
University of Alberta
8900 - 114 Street NW
Edmonton, AB
T6G 2J7