On September 30, the Town of Orangeville will mark the second annual Truth and Reconciliation Day. Together, we will honour those children who never returned home and the Survivors of residential schools, their families, and their communities.
“Publicly acknowledging the tragic and painful history of residential schools in Canada and recognizing the continuing impact on our Indigenous communities is a vital part of pursuing reconciliation,” said Mayor Sandy Brown. “We invite our community to wear an orange shirt and participate in some of the activities the Town is partaking in to mark this important day.”
To honour Truth and Reconciliation Day, Town Hall will be lit up orange beginning on September 30 for the duration of the weekend.
Flags will also be lowered to half-mast for the day.
For more information on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the 94 calls to action, and the horrific legacy of residental schools, visit:
https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/campaigns/national-day-truth-reconciliation.html
