September 30 is Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a federal statutory holiday.  All schools in the Richmond School District will be closed on Monday, October 2.  This day provides an opportunity for all Canadians to recognize and commemorate the legacy of residential schools. This may present itself as a day of quiet reflection or participation in a community event.

Our MacNeill community is dedicated to learning, understanding, healing, and reconciliation.  We will observe Orange Shirt Day on September 29, and we encourage everyone to show their support by wearing orange.

On September 30, Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we encourage all members of our community to find meaningful ways to recognize and raise awareness about the history and legacies of the residential school system in Canada. 

The Story of Orange Shirt Day: https://www.orangeshirtday.org/about-us.html
TRC Calls to Action:                    https://ehprnh2mwo3.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Calls_to_Action_English2.pdf