Reconciliation
Commemoration
80. We call upon the federal government, in collaboration with Aboriginal peoples, to establish, as a statutory holiday, a National Day for Truth and Reconciliation to honour Survivors, their families, and communities, and ensure that public commemoration of the history and legacy of residential schools remains a vital component of the reconciliation process.
The Trudeau government has committed to establishing such a day; current dates being considered are June 21 (formerly National Aboriginal Day) and September 30, which is currently observed as Orange Shirt Day. Orange Shirt Day commemorates the residential school experience, inspired by the story of Phyllis Webstad, whose shiny orange shirt her grandmother gave her was taken away from her on her first day at a residential school.
I found a really great article that discusses why a day to properly commemorate the history and legacy of residential schools is important.
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