The day to wear for Orange for awareness of missing indigenous children is in September. But the news last week from Kamloops B.CÂ has flags at half-mast across the country today and people encouraging each other to wear Orange for awareness. June is also National Indigenous History Month.
The motto of Orange shirt day is: Every Child Matters. You can read more about the history here: orangeshirtday.org
Canada's last residential school closed in 1996. The residential school system is part of Canada's very recent history and its impacts are a significant part of our present. Wear your orange shirt on Monday, May 31 in honor of victims and survivors. pic.twitter.com/xZafSGEOZe
— Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation (@SaskTeachersFed) May 30, 2021
Such a sad day in Canada today. Flags are being lowered, orange shirts are everywhere. In memory of the 215 children found in unmarked graves. Yes, unmarked!! This is the start. #bringthemhome The govt needs to step up and match the children with family who loved them.
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Joyce
(@jjoyce4321) May 31, 2021
#everychildmatters #215children #215CanadaDayOfMourning
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A moment of silence at 2:15pm. Monday May 31st in honour and remembrance of the 215 children who were never returned to their families and communities. Wear an Orange Shirt. pic.twitter.com/R5XowNG90y—
Meghan Tomlinson on hiatus indefinitely (@ElusiveStory) May 31, 2021
Second reading for federal bill to make Orange Shirt Day a stat holiday https://t.co/38rtjqRi4e pic.twitter.com/g3VuIXTybs
— paNOW (@princealbertnow) November 5, 2020