Every September 30 is the #NationalDayForTruthAndReconciliation in Canada, a day to honour the First Nation, Métis, and Inuit survivors of Residential Schools and commemorate those who did not return.
We encourage you to support Indigenous-led programs, organizations, artistsans and businesses.
Here are just a few in and around Tkaronto*:
Organizations:
Native Canadian Centre of Toronto (NCCT)
Up the street from SVI, you can find the NCCT; an Indigenous community centre that offers a wide range of programs and services based on Indigenous cultural traditions and teachings. All are welcome.
You can also get your Orange Day Shirt and/or products from Cedar Basket Gift Shop, located in the NCCT (16 Spadina Road).
“The orange shirt represents and honours the experiences of Indigenous Peoples, celebrates resilience and affirms a commitment that every child matters.” - @cedarbasketgift
Wear Your Support
Purchase an Orange T-shirt:
Use these hashtags on social media:
#NDTR2026 #OrangeShirtDay #TruthAndReconciliation #WeWearOrange #TRCCanada #EveryChildMatters
"Tkaronto" is the Indigenous name for the area where Toronto is now located, originating from the Mohawk word "Tkaronto," which means "the place in the water where the trees are standing"