Orange Shirt Day | National Day for Truth & Reconciliation

** RESCHEDULED: Due to the current work action, we will be rescheduling our Orange Shirt Day programming originally planned for September 29. The events will now take place during the week of December 15–19, aligned with the 10th anniversary of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (December 15, 2015). **

Date: Monday, September 29, 2025
Time: 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Description: Centennial College continues its tradition of honouring Orange Shirt Day by closing on September 30, encouraging our community to participate in Indigenous-led events in their local areas. In advance, we invite you to join us at the CFDTI Orange Shirt Day event, a gathering dedicated to learning, reflection, and dialogue about the history and legacy of the residential school system, as well as our shared responsibilities in Reconciliation.

The event brings together educators, Knowledge Keepers, and community voices for a day of workshops, keynote presentations, and meaningful conversations. It is an opportunity to deepen understanding, strengthen relationships, and honour the survivors and families affected by residential schools.

Indigenous Legacy Gathering

Location: Nathan Phillips Square, 100 Queen St. W., Toronto, ON
Date: September 29 -30
Time: Various (see website for details)

Details (via Toronto Council Fire Native Cultural Centre): "Join us for the Annual Indigenous Legacy Gathering, a vibrant celebration of Indigenous culture, community, and intergenerational connection, held at Nathan Phillips Square.

Experience a day filled with traditional drumming, dancing, and teachings, as well as live performances and ceremonies that honour our shared histories and futures. Explore artisan booths, community services, and cultural organizations showcasing their work and stories."

Bata Shoe Museum: Orange Shirt Day and National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Commemoration

Location: 327 Bloor St W., Toronto
Date: September 30
Time: 7:00 - 9:00pm

Details (via Bata Shoe Museum): "Honouring the experiences of Residential School survivors, join us for a conversation with Ojibwe Kwe author, educator, and Residential School survivor, Karen Chaboyer, on the evening of Tuesday, September 30 to commemorate Orange Shirt Day and National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Tea and bannock will be served provided by Candace’s Catering. Donations from this event will be provided to Indian Residential School Survivors Society."

Seating is limited and is on a first-come first-serve basis. Click here to register.

Image: Evelyn Marie Jebb (Opaskwayak Cree Nation), 'Moose Hide Wrap-around Moccasins,' 1980-1986. Currently cared for by Bata Shoe Museum.

The Truth about Reconciliation in 2025: 10 Years since the TRC’s Final Report

Location: Campfire Sculpture, Humber Bay Shores Park. The Campfire sculpture is located at at 1 Palace Pier Ct, Etobicoke, the end of Palace Pier Ct, just west of the Humber River along the Martin Goodman Trail. It is a short walk from paid parking and public transit stops along Marine Parade Dr.
Date: September 30
Time: 12:00 - 2:00 pm (see website for details)

Details (via KAIROS Canada): "All are welcome to this public gathering honouring the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation at the Campfire Sculpture, Humber Bay Shores Park with guest speaker, Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation Chief, Claire Sault.

Campfire, a 12-foot-tall Corten and stainless steel piece, was created by renowned Canadian sculptor Michael Belmore, of Anishinaabe descent, in collaboration with Herman Mejia, an artist from Tegucigalpa, Honduras now based in Etobicoke. The Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, whose historical ties to the land are honoured through this installation, played an important advisory role in the project."