This year Orange Shirt Day fittingly coincides with Truth and Reconciliation Day. As students will not be in school this day, we are encouraging our community to wear orange sometime during the week. This month we have made truth and reconciliation a focal point in our classrooms, taking time to understand the history of indigenous peoples, taking time to pray for the survivors and affected families of residential schools, and taking time to make sure every child feels loved and special. If you are considering purchasing an orange shirt, we invite you to look at these links, as proceeds from these providers directly support residential school survivor initiatives.
https://www.orangeshirtday.org/
https://www.vanmag.com/Where-to-Purchase-Orange-Shirts-for-Canada-Day