National Day for Truth & Reconciliation, known as Orange Shirt Day is on Friday, September 30, 2022
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.
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)