Orange Shirt Day - September 25, 2025
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We will be wearing Orange Shirts today September 25th . Orange shirts are worn as part of our activities to acknowledge The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Sept 30) and recognize the impact of the residential school system in Canada.
The graphic shown here is a free resource from the Government of Canada. They provide a description of the visual (Link). Here's a summary:
Description of the three icons
- The eagle to represent First Nations
- The narwhal to represent Inuit
- The beaded flower to represent Métis
Among the various visual elements illustrating Indigenous cultures, the circle is at the centre, which represents being together in spirit of reconciliation. The orange colour represents truth-telling and healing. The pathway represents the road to reconciliation. First Nations, Inuit and Métis are represented by the eagle, narwhal and beaded flower in the image. The stars represent the children who never made it home from residential schools.
For more information, visit the Government of Canada's National Day for Truth and Reconciliation website page.
