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Orange Shirt Day

October 01, 2021

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Orange Shirt Day.  In June 2021, the federal government passed legislation to make September 30th a federal statutory holiday called the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day. This day is a reminder that we must all be committed to ongoing education and centering Indigenous Voice in our conversations. We observed 2 min and 15 seconds of silence today to acknowledge the remains of 215 children uncovered at the Kamloops Residential School that has led to the uncovering and confirmation of so many more lost lives. During this time, we honoured and remembered the lives of these children and their families and communities.  ​