Sherry Starr and Wab Kinew lead the grand entrance at the second annual Orange Shirt Day Survivors Walk and Pow Wow on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Winnipeg, Friday, September 30, 2022. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods)
The Manitoba government is urging residents to honour survivors of the residential school system by participating in Orange Shirt Day events on September 30.
Declared a provincial statutory holiday in December 2023, Orange Shirt Day, also known as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, serves to recognize the tragic legacy of residential schools. The government has allocated up to $800,000 for the Orange Shirt Day Fund to support awareness initiatives.
“Every Child Matters is a call to action to learn from history and ensure the harm caused by the residential school system is never forgotten,” said Premier Wab Kinew.
“The Orange Shirt Day events taking place across our province over the next week are incredible learning opportunities and I encourage Manitobans to take part.”
A list of public events happening on Monday can be found on the province’s website. Residents are also encouraged to wear orange on September 30 to honour survivors and those who never returned home.
