National Day for Truth & Reconciliation, known as Orange Shirt Day is on Saturday, September 30, 2023
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.
Voices of Resilience
Join Indigenous Student Services for an impactful speaking engagement featuring two members of the Survivors Secretariat, Diane Hill and Darlene Laforme. Diane and Darlene will share personal stories, reflections, and thoughts on the significance of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Fennell Campus, C125
To register, please visit: https://www.mohawkcollege.ca/form/indigenous-speaker-series
For more information on this event, contact:
Abbey Daniel, Indigenous Awareness Programmer
abbey.daniel [at] mohawkcollege.ca (subject: Orange%20Shirt%20Day) (abbey[dot]daniel[at]mohawkcollege[dot]ca)
Learn more
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 Society
- The Woodland Cultural Centre
- Assembly of First Nations It's Our Time Toolkit
- 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
Frequently Asked Questions:
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Submit your photo
Orange Shirt Day Photo 2022
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
Friday, September 30, 2022 at 2 pm
For more information
Email: iess [at] mohawkcollege.ca (subject: Orange%20Shirt%20Day) (iess[at]mohawkcollege[dot]ca)