Wear Orange September 30 for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
In 2021, the remains of over 6,500 children were discovered across Canada and the United States near former residential and boarding schools. The discovery of these remains has been heartbreaking. Yet, it allowed them the opportunity to return to their homelands and to send them on to the spirit world with respect and dignity.
Canada recognizes the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30 to honor residential school survivors, commemorate the legacy of these schools, and as a permanent reminder of the nation’s history. In addition, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is a significant step toward collective healing and understanding between First Nations and their government.
Show Your Support With Us!
Wear Orange: Friday, September 30
- Send us a photo: Please upload your photos to the shared folder or send your photos to Gerard Begay at gerard.begay@southmountaincc.edu by 11:30 AM on Friday, September 30. SMCC will share your participation on social media and news section!
- Post on social media: Use #TruthandReconciliationDay and #SMCC to share with us and tell others about it!