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Division to honour National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 29

Fri, 22 Sep, 2023

In 2021, the Government of Canada passed legislation declaring September 30 as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This day provides Canadians an opportunity to reflect and learn the truth of residential schools, as well as to honour the survivors and children who died.

The Division will acknowledge this important day on Friday, September 29.

Wear orange on September 29

Schools will recognize the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day by:

participating in a virtual Division event on September 29
encouraging students and staff to wear orange at school on September 29
participating in Orange Shirt Day activities

Talk to your school to find out more about what they have planned to recognize the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day.

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Edmonton Public Schools is helping to shape the future in every one of our classrooms. We’re focused on ensuring each student learns to their full potential and develops the ability, passion and imagination to pursue their dreams and contribute to their community. Learn More »

Land Acknowledgment

We acknowledge that we are on Treaty 6 territory, a traditional meeting grounds, gathering place, and travelling route to the Cree, Saulteaux, Blackfoot, Métis, Dene and Nakota Sioux. We acknowledge all the many First Nations, Métis, and Inuit whose footsteps have marked these lands for centuries.

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Edmonton Public Schools
Centre for Education
1 Kingsway NW
Edmonton, Alberta T5H 4G9
780-429-8000