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Tomorrow, on September 30, King’s and people across the country will observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day. This is a time to commemorate the dark history of residential schools and to honour the many students, families and communities affected. On this day, we grieve alongside those who survived the atrocities of the residential school system and for the students who never made it home—and acknowledge the painful legacy of residential schools and the enduring trauma for so many Indigenous people.
This is the fifth National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, established in 2021 in response to one of Canada’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s 94 Calls to Action. This vital component of the reconciliation process requires our active participation—by attending local activities and gatherings organized to commemorate the day, and by educating ourselves and learning from Indigenous voices.
Here are some educational resources and events to consider:
At King’s
Throughout Kjipuktuk
Additional Resources
However you choose to participate in reconciliation on September 30, please—above all—show support for the many in our community who are grieving on this day. Indigenous Support and Outreach Coordinator Emily Pictou-Roberts is available to provide resources and support, along with Director of Equity and Community Supports Karen Mutyabule, Interim Sexual Health and Safety Officer Miriam Bonello MacQuarrie and Student Support Advisor Isaac Wright.
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William Lahey
President and Vice-Chancellor
Emily Pictou-Roberts
Indigenous Support and Outreach Coordinator
Karen Mutyabule
Director of Equity and Community Supports