The story of residential school survivor Phyllis Webstad sparked a national movement to recognize the experiences of survivors of residential and day schools. On Orange Shirt Day, held annually on September 30, people from all over the country are encouraged to take time to meaningfully reflect on truth and conciliation in Canada.
Carleton University is committed to conciliation, as outlined in Kinàmàgawin, a revitalized long-term Indigenous strategy with 41 calls to action to make our university a more welcoming space for current and future Indigenous students and faculty members. This Orange Shirt Day, Carleton is encouraging members of our community to wear orange, meaningfully reflect on the harmful impact of residential schools, and seek out opportunities toward conciliation — on this day and beyond.