This week’s article is born through gathering, and sharing, information on local, provincial and national observations for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
September 30th marks both the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day (Every Child Matters). The 2026 observance continues Canada’s commitment to acknowledging the harms of residential schools and advancing reconciliation through education, remembrance, and community participation. The day serves as a powerful reminder of the lasting impacts of the Residential School system. What began as a grassroots initiative has since evolved into a nationally recognized movement, with individuals, organizations, and communities across Canada participating in acts of remembrance, reflection, and reconciliation each year. Public commemoration of this tragic chapter in Canada’s history, and its lasting effects, plays an essential role in advancing truth and reconciliation.