National Day for Truth And Reconciliation

In observance of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, September 30th will now be a statutory holiday. Federally regulated workplaces like Canada Post will be closed, to commemorate the tragic legacy of residential schools in our country. This date coincides with Orange Shirt Day, which began in 2013, and involves wearing orange shirts to honour Read more about National Day for Truth And Reconciliation[…]

September 30 – Events BC Fed

Dear Friends, This year, for the first time, September 30th, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation will be marked as a statutory holiday. This means many of you will have the chance to take the day to reflect on truth and reconciliation and on the genocidal legacy of Canada’s Indian Residential School System. We have compiled a list Read more about September 30 – Events BC Fed[…]

September 30 – Info from the BC Fed

Greetings, September 30 marks the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, introduced this year as a federal statutory holiday in Canada, and recognized by some provincial and territorial governments. The day has historically been commemorated across the country as Orange Shirt Day. We encourage you and your membership to use this opportunity to reflect on Read more about September 30 – Info from the BC Fed[…]