Established in 2021, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation builds on Orange Shirt Day, which was created in 2013 to raise awareness about residential schools and their impact on Indigenous peoples and communities. It responds to a commitment made in the wake of the 94 Calls to Action in the final report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, which called for the recognition of the history and legacy of residential schools in Canada.
A number of activities and events are scheduled on campus for the occasion.
