Friday, September 30th, 2022 marks two very important dates: it is both the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day.
The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation honours the lost children and Survivors of residential schools, their families and communities. Public commemoration of the tragic and painful history and ongoing impacts of residential schools is a vital component of the reconciliation process. Canadians also wear orange to raise awareness of the very tragic legacy of residential schools, and to honour the thousands of Survivors.
Fundamentally, reconciliation is a spiritual process. It is a process of realizing the oneness of humanity in all dimensions of life. Reconciliation requires engaging with one another in a spirit of selfless love, where misunderstandings are overcome through patient and respectful dialogue, and cultural differences provide an occasion to learn from one another.
MORSL is committed to reconciliation through listening, continued learning, and advocacy. To get involved in your local faith organization's response to reconciliation, see our TRC resource listing for useful links. For direct Indigenous support on campus, we direct you to the First Peoples' House.
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