when is truth and reconciliation day in canada

The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada is observed annually on September 30. This day honors the survivors of residential schools, the children who never returned home, and their families and communities. It is also known as Orange Shirt Day, symbolizing the loss of culture and freedom experienced by Indigenous children in these schools. The day serves as a public commemoration of the tragic and ongoing impacts of residential schools and is a vital part of the reconciliation process in Canada.