Orange Shirt Day, also newly the National Day for Truth & Reconciliation, is on Thursday, September 30, 2021
The annual Orange Shirt Day opens the door to conversations on all aspects of Residential Schools and the legacy they have left behind. On September 30, wear orange in support of bringing awareness to residential schools, their legacy, and Survivors.
Join us for a Virtual Presentation
Wednesday September 22, 2021 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Guest Speaker: Eddy Robinson
Join us as we welcome Eddy Robinson to share his presentation, Debwewin (Truth). Debwewin in Anishinaabemowin (Ojibway Language) means the heart/truth language. In this presentation Eddy brings attention and awareness to the impacts of Residential Schools and how it has directly contributed to the breakdown of his own family nucleus. Every Canadian should know about what has happened for a more truthful Canada.
Learn more about Eddy Robinson
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For more information about Orange Shirt Day, residential schools, Survivors, and Intergenerational Survivors:
Website Resources
- National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation
- The Truth & Reconciliation Commission
- Orange Shirt Day
- The Woodland Cultural Centre
- Mohawk College Indigenous Education & Student Services
Video Resources
Phyllis Webstad Orange Shirt Day Presentation
Murray Sinclair – The Truth is Hard, Reconciliation is Harder
Gord Downie’s The Secret Path
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Orange Shirt Day Photos

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Submit your photo
Orange Shirt Day Photo 2021
Due to COVID-19, we're unable to meet in person for our annual group photo. Instead, Indigenous Student Services is asking the Mohawk College community to take a photo of yourself wearing Orange on September 30. A collage will be created using all images submitted to bring awareness to residential schools, their legacy, and Survivors.
Deadline to submit
Thursday, September 30, 2021 at 2 pm
For more information
Email: iess [at] mohawkcollege.ca (subject: Orange%20Shirt%20Day)