Indigenous
National Day of Truth and Reconciliation Ceremony at Vanier College
Media Advisory:
Representatives of the media are invited to a photo opportunity at Vanier College for Orange Shirt Day and the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation to honor the victims and survivors of residential schools, their families and their communities.
When: Tuesday, September 30th, 2025, from 11:00 am to 11:30 am
Where: Vanier College, the A'nó:wara O'nó:wa, Indigenous outdoor learning circle, behind the main buildings in the space leading to the N-Building, 821 Sainte-Croix, Montreal, (Borough of Saint-Laurent).
Vanier College invites you to attend its first official National Day of Truth and Reconciliation Memorial event. The ceremony will feature readings describing the history of Orange Shirt Day. Orange shirt Day is a grassroot Indigenous day that grew out of Phyllis Webstad’s story, and this day is an opportunity to wear orange and commit to the enduring truth that Every Child Matters, and opens the door to global conversation on all aspects of Residential Schools. The orange shirt serves as a symbol of the loss of culture, freedom and self-esteem experienced by children in the residential school system.
As well, Indigenous Vanier students will share what the day means to them, and Director General Benoit Morin will address Vanier’s commitments through its Strategic plan to Indigenous Education, and to working together with Indigenous communities.
Please join us for this solemn occasion at Vanier College.
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