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= NEWS THE NATIONAL DAY FOR TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION IS A STATUTORY HOLIDAY = VERONICA APPIA & vappia@toronto.com alton Hills | Thursday, August 26, 2021 | This year, for the first time- , Sept. 30 will be observed as a s- tatutory holiday to commemo- rate the horrific legacy of resi- dential schools in Canada. Here's what you need to know about the new holiday and the meaning behind it. WHAT IS THE NAME OF THE HOLIDAY? The new stat holiday is called the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. It is meant to bea dians to spread Nathan Tidridge photo The new holiday will be observed on Sept. 30, the day Canadians have recognized as Orange Shirt Day since 2013. WHEN WAS THE HOLIDAY oy the creation of this stat holi- CREATED? The federal government “ne holiday is in line with one of the 94 calls to action of The passed Bill C-5 in June, to allow Truth and Reconciliation Com- ya READERS’ CHOICE 2021 theifp.ca Kristin Heywood Me lam humbled and grateful to accept these awards! Yoga Instructor Visit our website for current information on Doula Services, Pre & Prost Natel Coaching and Wellness Support programs. www.warriorwellnessforlife.ca * Kids Camps ¢ Summ * Martial Arts bb OA; mk “Ucu UU. grow * Fitness Club Personal Trainer mission, which states: "We call upon the federal government, in collaboration with Aborigi peoples, to establish, as a statuto- ry holiday, a National Day for ith and Reconciliation to ho- nour Survivors, their families, and rs alent and bade of the eee and Tegacy ofr ate tial schools remains a vital co! ponent of the reconciliation pro- WHAT IS THE SIGNIFICANCE OF SEPT. 30? Since 2013, Sept. 30 has been observed as Orange Shirt Day across the country — a day, creat- ed by residential school survivor Phyllis (Jack) Webstad, on which Canadians wear orange shirts to commemorate the indigenous children who were their homes and raed in resi- dential schools. According to the Orange Shirt Day website, te, Sept, 80 was selected. r being und the time that those children were taken from their homes. Family Activities * Kids Activities Camps ¢ Martial Arts Instructor - Master Robert Khamsouk oa READERS’ CHOICE 2021 IENT WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE NEW SEPT. 30 HOLIDAY The colour orange is signifi- cant because it was the colour of Webstad's shirt on her first day of residenti shirt that was taken away from her once she arrived. HOW IS THE HOLIDAY MEANT TO BE OBSERVED? As this is a day of awareness and commemoration, the day “may present itself as a day of qui- et reflection or participation i ina community event," according to the Canadian government. WHO GETS THE DAY OFF? Sept. 30 is a statutory holiday ill operate the same way as other statutory holidays in the country: a paid day off for those who work in federally regulated jobs. Federal offices, as well as banks, will be closed on this day. The residential schools crisis line is available 24 hours a day for anyone experiencing pain or dis- tress as a result of a residential school experience. Support is available at 1-866- 925-4419. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TRUST IN SHAPING TOMORROW'S LEADERS IN OUR COMMUNITY! We teach students to control their body, focus their mind and how to have fun safely! © Fitness Instructor / Trainer - Master Robert Khamsouk 12 Mountainview Rd. South, Georgetown kicknationtaekwondo.com (905) 877-4343