2 bd 3 a g s i a 3 € 5 3 % pt. 30 is be observed as 3 astatutory holiday to com- 3 memorate the horrific leg- F acy of residential schools § in Cana & Here's what you need to a know about the holiday 3 and the meaning behind it. 8 WHAT IS THE NAME OF THE HOLIDAY? The stat holiday is called the National ney for Truth and Reconciliat It is meant to be a cay f for to spread awareness of and reflect on the tragedies experienced by Indigenous people as a result of the country's for- mer residential school sys- tem. WHEN WAS THE HOLIDAY CREATED? The federal government passed Bill C-5 in June 2021 to allow for the creation of this stat holiday. The holiday is in line with one of the 94 calls to action of The Truth and Reconciliation Commis: sion, which states: "We call upon the federal govern- ment, in collaboration with Aboriginal peoples, to es- tablish, as a statutory holi- day, a National Day for Truth and Reconciliation to honour Survivors, their families, and communities, and ensure that public commemoration of the his- tory and legacy of residen- tial schools remains a vital component of the reconcili- ation pro WHAT IS THE: SIGNIFICANCE OF SEPT. 30? Since 2013, Sept. 30 has been observed as Orange Shirt Day across the coun- ty— —aday, created by resi: schoo! irvivo} Phyl (Jack) ‘Webotad on anadians wear or- WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT NATIONAL DAY FOR TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION ange shirts to commemo- rate the Indigenous chil- dren who were taken from their homes and placed in residential schools. 8 Sept. 30 was selected for be- ing around the time that children were taken from their homes. The colour orange is sig- nificant because it was the colour of Webstad's shirt on her f rst day of residen: tial a shirt that was olen away from oat once she arrived. HOW IS NATIONAL DAY FOR TRUTH AND RECONCILIA- TION MEANT TO BE OB- SERVED? As this is a day of aware- ness and commemoration, the day “may present itself as a day of quiet reflection or participation in a com- munity event," according Nathan Tidridge photo The orange shirt has become a symbol of solidarity with Indigenous people. to the Canadian govern- ment. WHO GETS THE DAY OFF? Sept. 30 is a statutory holiday and will operate the same way as other stat- utory holidays in the coun- try: a paid day off for those who work in federally reg- ulated 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 ex- periencing pain or distress as a result of a residential school experience. Support is available at 1-866-925- 4419, <4 bid Now & Support Kerr Street Mission! po IN SUPPORT OF KSM) Kerr Street Mission Oakville’s Mission of Hope kerrstreet.com We have many great items including... GOLF WITH PAUL HENDERSON COLLECTION OF WINES The KSM Annual Golf Classic is coming up on September 26th at Pipers Heath Golf Club and will be an exciting day of golf and giving back. We also have a great online auction full of amazing prizes that is open for bidding! Funds raised will help support KSM’s new Kids Club programs for our children and youth. Bidding closes September 27, 2022 at 8:00 pm SCAN & START BIDDING! insidehalton.com