September 30: Orange Shirt Day and National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
September 18, 2025
Ontario Tech University will observe Orange Shirt Day and National Day for Truth and Reconciliation with a meeting-free day on Tuesday, September 30.
This is a somber day for many Indigenous individuals, families and communities who continue to live with the intergenerational impacts of Residential Schools. It is a call to bear witness to the experiences and healing journeys of survivors and their families, and to recognize the ones who did not return home.
Settlers and non-Indigenous people are encouraged to find meaningful ways to recognize this day. You can find additional information, events and self-directed learning resources on the Indigenous Hub for faculty, staff and students.
Ontario Tech continues to implement the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action and address systemic barriers affecting all Indigenous Peoples.
As we honour the survivors, the children who died while attending Residential Schools and their loved ones, let us hold their stories close to our hearts, and focus on truth, reconciliation and healing.
Indigenous students, staff and faculty members impacted by Residential Schools and related intergenerational trauma can access immediate mental wellness support through the National Residential School Crisis Line at 1.866.925.4419 and the Hope for Wellness Helpline at 1.855.242.3310.
Contact information:
communications@ontariotechu.ca
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