Since 2013, September 30 has been commemorated as Orange Shirt Day across Canada. This September 30, 2021 marks the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a day honouring the lost children and Survivors of residential schools, their families and communities.
If you are looking for ways to show your support, visit:
Westbank First Nation - National Day for Truth and Reconciliation website, Westbank First Nation
National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation - Truth and Reconciliation Week
Government of Canada - National Day for Truth and Reconciliation website
Kelowna Capital News - Truth and Reconciliation Day events in Kelowna, West Kelowna
There are also many events being held, including:
Kelowna Museums - na̓ʔk̓ʷulamən: TRC Call to Action #94, A Discussion, September 29th, 2021 @7 PM
Downie Wenjack Fund - National Day for Truth and Recociliation Discussion, September 30th
Kelowna Museums - Family Orange Shirt Day, September 30th, 12 - 4 p.m.
Also, check out our blog post from 2020 'On September 30 We Wear Orange' to learn more about the history of Orange Shirt Day and local educational resources on the Syilx/Okanagan peoples.