Today marks National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day.
On this day, we remember Indigenous children who never returned to their families and communities and honour the Survivors of the residential school system. As a nation, we acknowledge this system’s painful legacy and challenge ourselves to take steps toward reconciliation.
Orange Shirt Day promotes and emphasizes the idea that “Every Child Matters.” It reminds us of the harsh legacy of the residential school system and its impact on generations of individuals, families, and communities.
CAPR believes the path to reconciliation is not easy and requires more than simply remembrance. It demands action, accountability, and a sustained commitment to repair trust. The journey towards reconciliation requires each of us to understand and respect the histories, identities, and lived experiences of Indigenous Peoples and to take meaningful actions to remove harmful systemic barriers that exclude them from being part of the larger community.
We encourage staff at CAPR and everyone in the communities we serve to wear orange on Monday, September 30, in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day.
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