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Orange Shirt Day & Assembly

Wed, Sep 29

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QM Elementary

Queen Mary recognizes Orange Shirt Day, the historical date when many Indigenous children left their home to attend Residential School. Acknowledging this day, and learning about our history, helps us to understand the past, recognize history’s impact on today, and be mindful of the future.

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Orange Shirt Day & Assembly
Orange Shirt Day & Assembly

Time & Location

Sep 29, 2021, 9:00 a.m.

QM Elementary, 2000 Trimble St, Vancouver, BC V6R 3Z4, Canada

About the Event

Each year, Queen Mary recognizes Orange Shirt Day on September 30th, the historical date when many Indigenous children left their home to attend Residential School. Acknowledging this day, and learning about our history, helps us to understand the past, recognize history’s impact on today, and be mindful of the future. On Orange Shirt Day, we pay respect to those who experienced Residential School and the individuals and families who continue to be impacted by this part of Canada’s history. As many children lost their sense of self-esteem, well-being, identity and connection to family, the day’s motto, Every Child Matters, is an affirmation of our commitment to ensure that everyone around us is seen, heard, cared for and understood. 

The government recently passed legislation to mark September 30th as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Our efforts towards Truth and Reconciliation must go beyond this one day, as we continue…

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To build a respectful community of lifelong learners. We work towards becoming caring, accomplished & cooperative citizens.
We aim to provide an enriched environment in which children are encouraged to think, question, create & wonder.

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