National Day for Truth and Reconciliation—also known as Orange Shirt Day—September 30
On September 30, honour the children who never returned home and Survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities. Public commemoration of the tragic and painful history and ongoing impacts of residential schools is a vital component of the reconciliation process.
Victoria Orange Shirt Day founders Eddy Charlie and Kristin Spray, together with intergenerational Survivor Diane Sam, share powerful perspectives on the ongoing effects of residential schools.
PLEASE NOTE: This video may be traumatizing for people with experiences of residential school, child abuse, or sexual abuse. We invite you to prepare yourself emotionally before reviewing this content and reach out for support as needed. We encourage children to speak with their guardian in advance of watching.
Commemorating National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day in Saanich and Greater Victoria
Several local organizations offer resources and free events to commemorate National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day:
Victoria Orange Shirt Day
Learn more about Victoria Orange Shirt Day organizers, Eddy Charlie and Kristin Spray.- Purchase a Victoria Orange Shirt Day T-shirt at any of these Saanich Recreation Centres this September:
- Saanich Commonwealth Place
- Gordon Head Recreation Centre
- GR Pearkes Recreation Centre
- Cedar Hill Recreation Centre
- For group orders (10 or more shirts), please contact Jason Jones by email at jason.jones@saanich.ca or by phone, 250-475-5427
South Island Powwow
Saanich is proud to support the South Island Powwow, an opportunity to recognize Survivors and their families in the spirit of reconciliation. Through song and dance, traditional Indigenous cultures and resiliency are celebrated.
- Where: Royal Athletic Park 1014 Caledonia Ave, Victoria
- When: Monday, September 30th, 2024
- For more details, please visit the South Island Powwow webpage
Find more 2024 Truth and Reconciliation Day events in Greater Victoria.