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September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day. Today, we honour the lost children and Survivors of residential schools, their families, and their communities.

We encourage you to join us in taking time to reflect and learn about the history and harms done, and strive for further action on the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's 94 Calls to Action. Click here to read and learn more about the Calls to Action, including information about the current status of each Call.

Today is also Orange Shirt Day, an Indigenous-led grassroots commemorative day intended to recognize and raise awareness about the history and legacy of the residential school system in Canada. Learn more about the story behind Orange Shirt Day here.

Additional learning resources, support, and a list of events across Canada commemorating Truth & Reconciliation Week are available through Culture Days here.

If you have been affected by the residential school system and are in need of support, contact the 24-hour Indian Residential Schools Crisis Line at 1-866-925-4419