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What is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada?
- A federal statutory holiday on September 30 to honour residential school survivors and remember the children who died
- A day of protest established by Indigenous communities
- A day to celebrate Indigenous cultures across Canada
- A day when the government meets with Indigenous leaders
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September 30 is Canada's National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a federal statutory holiday created to honour survivors of the residential school system, remember the children who died and never returned home, and recognise the lasting harm caused to Indigenous peoples and communities. It is also known as Orange Shirt Day. The day was established in 2021 following the discovery of unmarked graves at former residential school sites.