{"id":259487,"date":"2026-08-14T10:36:40","date_gmt":"2026-08-14T14:36:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/prepareforcanada.com\/?p=259487"},"modified":"2026-08-14T10:36:41","modified_gmt":"2026-08-14T14:36:41","slug":"national-day-for-truth-reconciliation-canada","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/prepareforcanada.com\/blog\/living\/life-in-canada\/national-day-for-truth-reconciliation-canada","title":{"rendered":"What is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<section id=\"\" class=\"bg-transparent \" style=\" padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 30px;\">\n        <div class=\"container relative z-10\">\n        <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>September 30<\/strong> is Canada&#8217;s <strong>National Day for Truth and Reconciliation<\/strong>, also known as <strong>Orange Shirt Day<\/strong>. For newcomers, this day is a meaningful opportunity to learn about Indigenous history and honour First Nations, Inuit, and M\u00e9tis peoples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-theme-off-white-background-color has-background wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fast Fact: <\/strong>Between the 1870s and 1990s, the Canadian government and churches took more than 150,000 Indigenous children (First Nations, Inuit, and M\u00e9tis) from their families and placed them in residential schools across Canada.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"\" class=\"bg-transparent \" style=\" padding-top: 30px; padding-bottom: 30px;\">\n        <div class=\"container relative z-10\">\n        <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-ai-summarize yoast-ai-summarize\"><h2>\ud83d\udcccWhat You Need to Know<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list yoast-ai-summarize-list\">\n<li><strong>Honours<\/strong> Indigenous history and peoples on Canada\u2019s <strong>National Day for Truth and Reconciliation<\/strong> (<strong>Orange Shirt Day<\/strong>) every September 30.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Originates<\/strong> from a movement led by Phyllis Webstad, symbolizing the loss of identity and culture caused by residential schools.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Establishes<\/strong> September 30 as an official federal statutory holiday, fulfilling recommendations from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Encourages<\/strong> Canadians and newcomers to participate by wearing orange, attending local events, and learning about Indigenous history.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Offers<\/strong> opportunities for reflection, education, and community engagement through local events hosted in cities across Canada.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"\" class=\"bg-transparent \" style=\" padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 30px;\">\n        <div class=\"container relative z-10\">\n        <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 id=\"h-the-story-behind-orange-shirt-day\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Story Behind Orange Shirt Day<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Orange Shirt Day began in <strong>2013<\/strong> as a grassroots movement inspired by <strong>Phyllis Webstad<\/strong>, a residential school survivor from the Stswecem&#8217;c Xgat&#8217;tem First Nation in British Columbia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At six years old, Phyllis arrived at the Saint Joseph Mission Residential School wearing a brand-new orange shirt that her grandmother bought for her. Upon arrival, the shirt was forcibly taken from her, and she never saw it again. The experience came to symbolize the <strong>loss of identity, culture, and dignity<\/strong> inflicted upon Indigenous children by the residential school system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Today, the phrase &#8220;<strong>Every Child Matters<\/strong>&#8221; reminds Canadians that all children deserve safety, love, and respect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"h-watch-phyllis-webstad-shares-her-story-1-min-56-sec\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Watch: Phyllis Webstad Shares Her Story (1 min 56 sec)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hear directly from residential school survivor Phyllis Webstad as she shares her story about the new orange shirt her grandmother gave to her, and why September 30 is a day to honour survivors.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"\" class=\"bg-transparent \" style=\" padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px;\">\n        <div class=\"container relative z-10\">\n        <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n    <section id=\"\" class=\"\">\n        <iframe class=\"w-full mx-auto aspect-video\" style=\"max-width: 900px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/E3vUqr01kAk\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/iframe>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"\" class=\"bg-transparent \" style=\" padding-top: 30px; padding-bottom: 30px;\">\n        <div class=\"container relative z-10\">\n        <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 id=\"h-truth-and-reconciliation-a-national-commitment\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Truth and Reconciliation: A National Commitment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In 2015, Canada\u2019s <strong>Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC)<\/strong> published 94 recommendations, or <strong>Calls to Action<\/strong>, to address the harm caused by residential schools. <strong>Call to Action #80<\/strong> asked for a national day of remembrance. In response, the Canadian government made <strong>September 30 <\/strong>an official federal public holiday in 2021. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-is-the-national-day-for-truth-and-reconciliation-a-statutory-holiday-in-2026\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation a Statutory Holiday in 2026?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In 2026, September 30 falls on a Wednesday. Whether you get a paid day off depends on your province&#8217;s labour laws or industry. To see how September 30 compares to other national breaks, check out our guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/prepareforcanada.com\/blog\/living\/life-in-canada\/statutory-holidays-in-canada\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">statutory holidays in Canada<\/a>.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-2026-statutory-holiday-breakdown\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">2026 Statutory Holiday Breakdown<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Jurisdiction\/Province<\/th><th>Statutory Holiday Status<br><\/th><th>Notes for Workers &amp; Residents<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Federal Government &amp; Federally Regulated Workplaces<\/strong><\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Applies nationwide to banks, airlines, telecommunications, and federal offices.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>British Columbia, Manitoba, Prince Edward Island<\/strong>, <strong>New Brunswick<\/strong><\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Paid provincial statutory holiday. Schools and public workplaces are closed.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut<\/strong><\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Territorial statutory holiday across all three territories.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Alberta<\/strong><\/td><td>Optional<\/td><td>Employer choice; not mandatory under general employment standards.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland &amp; Labrador<\/strong><\/td><td>Commemorative Day<\/td><td>Not a general provincial statutory holiday for private-sector workers. Schools remain open and run educational activities.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"\" class=\"bg-transparent \" style=\" padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 30px;\">\n        <div class=\"container relative z-10\">\n        <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 id=\"h-how-canadians-and-newcomers-can-observe-orange-shirt-day\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Canadians and Newcomers Can Observe Orange Shirt Day<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Working toward reconciliation is something we should do year-round, but September 30 offers a special chance to learn together. Here are simple, respectful ways you can take part: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Wear Orange:<\/strong> Buy an orange shirt, ideally from an authentic Indigenous creator or an organization where proceeds support survivors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Attend Local Education Gatherings: <\/strong>Cities across Canada hold healing walks, storytelling circles, and cultural ceremonies. Check municipal or university event listings in your area.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reflect and Learn:<\/strong> Many Canadians take time to read the <strong>TRC <a href=\"https:\/\/nctr.ca\/about\/truth-and-reconciliation-commission-of-canada-calls-to-action\/\">Calls to Action<\/a><\/strong> or visit Indigenous cultural centres.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Watch the National Broadcast:<\/strong> Tune in to the annual <em>\u201cRemembering the Children&#8221; <\/em>broadcast hosted on the Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN) and national news channels.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Support Indigenous Businesses &amp; Creators: <\/strong>Buy books by Indigenous authors, listen to Indigenous podcasters and musicians, and purchase goods from verified Indigenous-owned businesses.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"h-watch-a-welcome-to-new-canadians-on-truth-and-reconciliation-5-min-4-sec\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Watch: A Welcome to New Canadians on Truth and Reconciliation (5 min 4 sec)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Produced by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), this short video features Indigenous leaders welcoming newcomers to Canada. It explains why learning about <strong>Truth and Reconciliation<\/strong> is an important part of becoming a neighbour on this land.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"\" class=\"bg-transparent \" style=\" padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px;\">\n        <div class=\"container relative z-10\">\n        <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n    <section id=\"\" class=\"\">\n        <iframe class=\"w-full mx-auto aspect-video\" style=\"max-width: 900px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZvXHowmRl5M\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/iframe>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"\" class=\"bg-transparent \" style=\" padding-top: 30px; padding-bottom: 30px;\">\n        <div class=\"container relative z-10\">\n        <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 id=\"h-truth-and-reconciliation-events-across-canada\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Truth and Reconciliation Events Across Canada<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every year on the <strong>National Day for Truth and Reconciliation<\/strong>, cities and communities across the country host public gatherings, educational workshops, and memorial ceremonies. Here is a look at how some major Canadian cities observe the day: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Ottawa, Ontario: <\/strong>Parliament Hill and federal buildings light up in orange. Thousands gather for the national commemorative broadcast, <strong><em>Remembering the Children<\/em><\/strong>, featuring traditional Indigenous drumming, dancing, and speeches.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Toronto, Ontario: <\/strong>Flags at City Hall fly at half-mast, and the iconic Toronto sign turns orange. Local museums, libraries, and parks host storytelling circles and community events.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Vancouver, British Columbia: <\/strong>The University of British Columbia (UBC) hosts its annual Intergenerational March, alongside educational activities and ceremonies suitable for families and newcomers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Calgary, Alberta: <\/strong>Organizations such as the Calgary Public Library and the University of Calgary host free public workshops, film screenings, and discussions about residential school history and Indigenous resilience.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Winnipeg, Manitoba: <\/strong>Community walks and Pow Wows, such as the annual gathering hosted by the <a href=\"https:\/\/scoinc.mb.ca\/orangeshirtday2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Southern Chiefs\u2019 Organization<\/a>, bring people together for intertribal dancing, drumming, and educational sharing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-theme-off-white-background-color has-background wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Tip for Newcomers:<\/strong> Event details and schedules change every year. Check your municipal city website, local library, or university events calendar in September to find gatherings happening near you.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"\" class=\"bg-transparent \" style=\" padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 30px;\">\n        <div class=\"container relative z-10\">\n        <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 id=\"h-final-thoughts\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/2024-rd-staging.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/2024-prepare-for-canada\/2026\/08\/14100147\/indigenous-children-holding-hands-every-child-matters.jpg\" alt=\"Three Indigenous children wearing traditional ribbon dresses and jingle dresses walking hand in hand down a path.\" class=\"wp-image-334323\" style=\"width:625px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2024-rd-staging.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/2024-prepare-for-canada\/2026\/08\/14100147\/indigenous-children-holding-hands-every-child-matters.jpg 900w, https:\/\/2024-rd-staging.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/2024-prepare-for-canada\/2026\/08\/14100147\/indigenous-children-holding-hands-every-child-matters-512x341.jpg 512w, https:\/\/2024-rd-staging.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/2024-prepare-for-canada\/2026\/08\/14100147\/indigenous-children-holding-hands-every-child-matters-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Children holding hands in traditional dress reflect the heart of Orange Shirt Day: honouring survivors and ensuring that Every Child Matters.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">September 30 is a time to listen, learn, and remember. For newcomers and long-time Canadians alike, acknowledging this day is a step toward understanding, healing, and unity.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"\" class=\"bg-transparent \" style=\" padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px;\">\n        <div class=\"container relative z-10\">\n        <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 id=\"h-frequently-asked-questions\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1786629893999\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What is the difference between Orange Shirt Day and National Day for Truth and Reconciliation?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><br><br><strong>Orange Shirt Day<\/strong> was started by Indigenous communities in 2013 to teach people about residential schools. In 2021, the Canadian government officially recognized September 30 as a federal holiday called the <strong>National Day for Truth and Reconciliation<\/strong>. Today, both take place on September 30 to honour survivors and remember the children who died.<br><br><\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1786630069714\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Do schools close on September 30 in Canada?<br><br><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">It depends on where you live.  Places like British Columbia, Manitoba, and Prince Edward Island observe September 30 as an official holiday and close their schools. In places where it isn&#8217;t an official holiday (like Ontario), schools stay open, but students spend the day learning about Indigenous history through special lessons and events.<br><br><\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1786630321227\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can newcomers and non-Indigenous Canadians participate?<br><br><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes! Indigenous leaders and communities invite everyone in Canada to participate in the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation events and activities. If you are new to the country, learning about First Nations, Inuit, and M\u00e9tis history is a great way to show respect and better understand your new home.<br><br><\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1786630435679\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Where can I learn more about Indigenous history in Canada?<br><br><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">You can start by reviewing resources from the <strong>National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation (NCTR)<\/strong>, visiting local Indigenous cultural centres, or reading  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca\/eng\/1524506203836\/1557512859985\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Reconciliation Information for Newcomers to Canada<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"h-settling-into-life-in-canada\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Settling into Life in Canada?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beyond understanding Canadian culture, navigating the housing market is one of the biggest steps for new arrivals. 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