Each year in Canada, September 30th marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day – Every Child Matters.
The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation was established in response to Call to Action 80 of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, which called on the federal government of Canada, in collaboration with Indigenous Peoples, to create a statutory holiday recognizing Survivors, their families, and communities while ensuring the history and legacy of residential schools are publicly remembered. Bill C-5, which established the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation as a federal statutory holiday, received Royal Assent on June 3, 2021.
Click here to access the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation webpage, hosted by Canadian Heritage.
Click here to access the Truth and Reconciliation Week 2026 website, hosted by the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation. Truth and Reconciliation Week 2026 is a transformative five-day journey for students (grades 1-12), educators, and the broader community to engage with the poignant history and enduring spirit of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples.
