Orange Shirt Day takes place on Sept. 30th and recognizes those affected by the residential school system. Courtesy of Dawn George via Facebook.

By Veronica Beltran

orange shirts for reconciliation

Students and staff will wear orange shirts Monday

Sep 27, 2019 | 10:33 AM

PRINCE GEORGE–CNC,SD57, and UNBC are recognizing those affected by the residential school system on Sept. 30th.

Orange Shirt Day not only recognizes those affected by Canada’s residential school history but also addresses the need for Canadian’s to learn the history of residential schools and the intergenerational trauma impact on Aboriginal people.

Staff and students are encouraged to wear orange shirts to help start the dialogue around reconciliation. The Aboriginal Resource Centre at CNC’s PG campus has put together an afternoon of entertainment, speakers, and food including bannock and popcorn.

Nusdeh Yoh Elementary School will host an assembly where residential school survivor Godwin Barton will give a speech along with a video presentation and ceremonial drumming.

UNBC will be selling Orange Shirts on Monday, along with hosting activities and information on the day; films by Indigenous filmmakers will also be showcased at the university.

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