Daemen University

Orange Shirt Day, observed annually on September 30th, is a day of remembrance and education about the lasting impact of Canada's and the United States'  residential school system on Indigenous communities. The day honors the survivors and those who did not make it home, symbolized by the orange shirt, which represents the stripping away of culture, freedom, and self-esteem experienced by Indigenous children. It serves as a reminder of the need for reconciliation and the importance of acknowledging the injustices faced by Indigenous peoples throughout Turtle Island.