On September 30, the same time of year children were taken to residential schools, we remember and acknowledge this legacy. We wear orange to symbolize the journey towards healing, truth and reconciliation, in honour of the children who survived residential schools and those who did not.
In Education, we are called to actively engage in responding to the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action # 62 and 63:
| 62. | (i) | Make age-appropriate curriculum on residential schools, Treaties, and Indigenous peoples’ historical and contemporary contributions to Canada a mandatory education requirement for Kindergarten to Grade 12 students |
| 63. | (i) | Developing and implementing Kindergarten to Grade 12 curriculum and learning resources on Indigenous peoples in Canadian history, and the history and legacy of residential schools. And, building intercultural understanding, empathy and mutual respect |
Here are some supportive educational resource links:
Orange Shirt Day – Phyllis’s Story
https://www.orangeshirtday.org/phyllis-story.html
Anishinabek Nation
https://www.anishinabek.ca/education-resources/
Truth and Reconciliation Commission:
Near North DSB Supports Orange Shirt Day: https://www.nearnorthschools.ca/programs/indigenous-education/days-of-recognition/
ETFO Supports Orange Shirt Day: https://www.etfo.ca/BuildingAJustSociety/FNMI/pages/orangeshirtday.aspx
OSSTF Supports Orange Shirt Day: https://www.osstf.on.ca/en-CA/calendar/orange-shirt-day.aspx
CUPE Supports Orange Shirt Day: https://cupe.ca/event/orange-shirt-day
