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Orange Shirt Day is an Indigenous-led grassroots commemorative day intended to raise awareness of the individual, family and community inter-generational impacts of residential schools, and to promote the concept of “Every Child Matters”. The orange shirt is a symbol of the stripping away of culture, freedom and self-esteem experienced by Indigenous children over generations.
Portage College observed National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Friday, September 29th.
This day allowed students, staff, faculty, and community to learn more about residential schools' history and ongoing consequences. It's important to remember and honour those who never returned home after attending residential schools and the survivors and their families who carry the burden of this painful part of our shared history.
Portage College hosted a traditional Sunrise Ceremony at 7:25 am on Friday, September 30th, 2022 in honour of all the children who never returned home after attending residential schools; and the survivors who remain.
It's important to remember and honour those who never returned home after attending residential school and the survivors and their families who carry the burden of this painful part of our shared history.
Please read the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation at Portage College press release.
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