Exploring Theme: "National Day for Truth and Reconciliation"

​NationTalk: For Dr. Blackstock, Orange Shirt Day is a time to honour the survivors of Residential Schools and remember the children who never made it home. “It means the lost children and survivors of the residential school system are acknowledged and respected,” says Dr. Blackstock. The day, rooted in the story of Phyllis Webstad’s experience...

NationTalk: The Canadian Football League’s nine member clubs will proudly wear Indigenous-designed logos to commemorate the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation during its Week 17 slate of games. The Calgary Stampeders, who will be on a bye week, featured their commemorative logo in Week 15 when playing host to Montreal. The logos were created by...

NationTalk: On September 30, the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) observes Orange Shirt Day, an Indigenous-led grassroots movement and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This day is dedicated to honoring the children who never returned home from residential schools, as well as remembering the survivors, their families, and communities. Wearing an orange shirt on...