By Nupur Bagoria
The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, recognized annually on September 30th, is a day to raise awareness and reflect on the lasting impacts of the residential school system in Canada, while also honouring its survivors, their families, and the children who were lost forever. Also known colloquially as Orange Shirt Day, it calls for Indigenous and non-Indigenous individuals, governments, schools, and communities to come together in the spirit of reconciliation and healing.
The orange shirts worn on this day symbolize the loss of Indigenous culture, self-expression, and fundamental human rights, but are also meant to promote remembrance and teach us that Every Child Matters. To help you generate meaningful discussions in your school and classroom on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, and moving forward, we’ve compiled a list of 10 new and upcoming books about Indigenous history, culture, and resilience.
Nupur Bagoria is a writer/editor who brings both precision and creativity to every project she takes on. When she’s not wrangling words or getting lost in books, you’ll find her deep in her latest DIY project or tending to her growing plant collection.
