National Day for Truth & Reconciliation

Written By Rachel Miller
 

Each year, September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

The day honours the children who never returned home and Survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities. Public commemoration of the tragic and painful history and ongoing impacts of residential schools is a vital component of the reconciliation process.

This federal statutory holiday was created through legislative amendments made by Parliament.

Wear Orange

Beaded orange shirt necklace

Both the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day take place on September 30.

Orange Shirt Day is an Indigenous-led grassroots commemorative day intended to raise awareness of the individual, family and community inter-generational impacts of residential schools, and to promote the concept of “Every Child Matters”. The orange shirt is a symbol of the stripping away of culture, freedom and self-esteem experienced by Indigenous children over generations.

On September 30, we encourage all Canadians to wear orange to honour the thousands of Survivors of residential schools.
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Rachel Miller

I’m a website designer and communications strategist with a passion for helping small businesses and nonprofits shine online. With years of experience in web design (Squarespace, Wix, and WordPress) and content creation, I specialize in building websites that are both visually engaging and easy to navigate.

Beyond design, I bring expertise in social media management, digital marketing, and brand storytelling—crafting content that connects with audiences and supports long-term growth. Whether it’s creating a fresh online presence, revitalizing an existing site, or developing consistent and authentic social media messaging, I love helping people share their work with the world.

When I’m not designing or writing, you’ll often find me with my family, friends, volunteering in my community or curled up with a good book.

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