September 30, 2021 marks the first time that Canadians will be marking the new National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This day is also marked as Orange Shirt Day across the country as people are encouraged to wear an orange shirt and reflect on the experiences of Indigenous children – those who survived and those who did not – who were sent to residential schools across the country where their culture and identity was stripped away.
To mark September 30th, we are all encouraged to take some time to reflect on the truth of the treatment that Indigenous people have encountered throughout our country’s history. This blog post will provide a few suggestions on resources you can explore that will help you to understand the experiences of the Indigenous community with a view towards reconciliation.