Truth and Reconciliation Week
- Truth and Reconciliation Week
- Monday September 26 2022 to Friday September 30 2022
- Loyalist College, 376 Wallbridge Loyalist Rd, Belleville ON, K8N 5B9
In recognition of the history and legacy of residential schools in Canada, the Federal Government passed legislation designating September 30 as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day. The day honours the children who never returned home and Survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities.
September 30 also falls within the NCTR’s Truth and Reconciliation Week, which runs from September 26 – 30, 2022. During this week, Loyalist College will memorialize the lives of the lost children by hosting events and providing resources about the legacy of Canada’s Indian Residential School System, decolonization and the inception of Orange Shirt Day itself.
Loyalist encourages all students, faculty and staff to participate in these events and join the conversation. Learning and commemorating the truth of our history from First Nations, Métis, and Inuit knowledge keepers is an important part of the reconciliation process.
Learn more and view the Truth and Reconciliation Week Schedule