September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation — a day to honour the children who never came home, survivors of residential schools, and the families and communities forever impacted. It is a time to listen, reflect, and learn together.

Schools will be closed for NGPS students and staff on this day, providing an opportunity for families to take part in local events and reflect on the importance of truth and reconciliation.

Wear orange on September 29

Orange Shirt Day is an Indigenous-led grassroots commemorative day that honours the children who survived Indian Residential Schools and remembers those who did not. This day relates to the experience of Phyllis Webstad, a Northern Secwpemc (Shuswap) from the Stswecem'c Xgat'tem First Nation, on her first day of school, where she arrived dressed in a new orange shirt, which was taken from her. It is now a symbol of the stripping away of culture, freedom and self-esteem experienced by Indigenous children over generations. (canada.ca)

Please join us in wearing orange (your shirt, a pin, etc) on September 29, to raise awareness, honour survivors and remember the children who didn't come home.