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Today, September 30th, marks the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation in Canada. This day is to honour those who survived residential schools and to remember those who did not. Public commemoration and discussion of the tragic history and ongoing impacts of residential schools is a vital component of the reconciliation process. Orange Shirt Day is an Indigenous-led grassroots commemorative day intended to raise awareness of the individual, family and community inter-generational impacts of residential schools, and to promote the concept of β€œEvery Child Matters.” The orange shirt is a symbol of the stripping away of culture, freedom and self-esteem experienced by Indigenous children Orange Shirt Day is an Indigenous-led grassroots commemorative day intended to raise awareness of the individual, family and community inter-generational impacts of residential schools, and to promote the concept of β€œEvery Child Matters.” The orange shirt is a symbol of the stripping away of culture, freedom and self-esteem experienced by Indigenous children over generations. 🧑 There are many learning opportunities and events being offered by community partners that take place on and around September 30. Find a current list of community events ➑ https://london.ca/national-day-truth-reconciliation 🧑 Learn more about residential schools and their impacts on the thousands of children who never returned home and to the Survivors and their families who are affected to this day ➑ link in bio #WearOrangeSpeakTruth #OrangeShirtDay #EveryChildMatters