National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Day or Orange Shirt Day
Yesterday, staff and clients at the Opportunity Centre came together to honour and reflect on the experiences of Indigenous peoples affected by residential schools.
This was followed by a learning session that explored the history and significance of Orange Shirt Day. This day serves as a powerful reminder of the lasting impact of residential schools and the importance of truth and reconciliation.
For those interested in learning more, please visit https://orangeshirtday.org/orange-shirt-day/
We are pleased to share that during yesterday’s Joint Equity Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) Committee meeting, it was agreed that this initiative of education and acknowledgement will be expanded across the organization next year. This will provide more opportunities to connect, discuss, and reflect together.
Thank you to everyone who participated and helped create a space for learning and respect.
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Day
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Traverse Independence
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1382 Weber Street East, Unit 1
Kitchener, ON, N2A 1C4
Phone: 519-741-5845
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Land Acknowledgement
We acknowledge that we are located on the Haldimand Tract, traditional and unceded territory of the Anishnaabe, Haudenosaunee and Neutral Peoples. It encompasses 980,000 acres of land that was given to the Six Nations in 1784, 10 kilometers on each side of the Grand River.
