2025 Orange Shirt Day and National Day for Truth & Reconciliation Commemoration
September 30, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Honour the experiences of residential school survivors at a University-wide event to commemorate Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth & Reconciliation. Students, librarians, faculty members, and staff can register to attend this event in person or watch the live stream.
The commemoration will feature Carey Newman, whose traditional name is Hayalthkin’geme. Newman is a multi-disciplinary artist, carver, filmmaker, author, and public speaker.
Orange Shirt Day has been observed on September 30th annually for several years. In June 2021, the Federal Government passed legislation formally recognizing September 30th as the National Day for Truth & Reconciliation.
The commemoration is hosted by the UTM, UTSC and institutional Offices of Indigenous Initiatives, First Nations House Indigenous Student Services, and Hart House, in the Great Hall at Hart House (7 Hart House Circle, Toronto) on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m.
Further Information: Please contact the People Strategy, Equity & Culture Events Team for additional information.
Event Partners: The commemoration is presented in partnership with:
- The Office of Indigenous Initiatives,
- Hart House, and
- First Nations House Indigenous Student Services.
Are you planning an Indigenous event?
Please submit your event to the Events Calendar by contacting us at: indigenous.initiatives@utoronto.ca