Orange Shirt Day has been observed on September 30 annually for several years. In June 2021, the Federal Government passed legislation formally recognizing September 30 as the National Day for Truth & Reconciliation.
The U of T community is invited to attend a commemorative event on September 30 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in the Great Hall at Hart House (7 Hart House Circle, Toronto). Students, librarians, faculty and staff can register to attend in-person or watch the live stream online.
Learn more about the significance of Orange Shirt Day and remember to wear an orange shirt on September 30 in the spirit of reconciliation. Doing so affirms that “Every Child Matters.” You can wear any orange shirt to show your solidarity.
More ways to engage
- Attend the All-Nations Powwow at UTM on Saturday, September 28. Experience traditional singing and dancing, vendors and the sharing of Indigenous knowledge. The event runs from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Free admission and parking.
- Start or continue your learning journey by engaging with U of T Engineering’s Indigenous Cultural Competency Toolkit, with a focus on exploring the section titled “As a non-Indigenous person, how can I help?” Through the toolkit, you can also indicate your interest in additional trainings and workshops. Once a minimum number of registrants is met, you will receive an invitation to your sessions of interest.
- Set aside an hour of self-directed learning and reflection through an initiative organized by the Engineering & Computer Science Library. Once registered, you will receive a reminder with resources to support your learning.
- Download and use a U of T Engineering virtual background or the U of T virtual background in your online meetings.
