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Tuesday, September 30 is the and 鈥� a day to honour the lost children and survivors of residential schools, their families and communities, to acknowledge the history and ongoing impacts of the residential school system, and to reaffirm our commitment to reconciliation. Public commemoration of the tragic and painful history and ongoing impacts of residential schools is a vital component of the reconciliation process. On this day, the flags at Trinity and across the University of Toronto will be lowered to half-mast in memory of all the Indigenous children who perished in residential schools and those who survived. From September 29 to October 3, the will also be on display at the front entrances of 蘑菇传媒 and St. Hilda’s College, and in Strachan Hall.

What Can You Do?

Reconciliation is the responsibility of every person living in Canada and member of the University of Toronto community. It means acknowledging the past and ensuring history never repeats itself by respecting Indigenous treaties and rights. It means letting go of negative perceptions and stereotypes to work towards solidarity. Please take time to reflect on how you can work towards reconciliation in your own life and create your own personal reconciliation plan. We encourage members of the Trinity community to actively engage in ways to continue the conversation, learning and work towards reconciliation.

Events:

Free screening of Sugarcane

• Date:聽 Monday, September 29, 2025
• Time: 4:45 pm to 8:00 pm
• Location: Meet in the Trinity Quad, walk over to Innis College with Trinity’s Academic Dons & Community Advisors
• Registration:

Students: join your Academic Don for Environmental Studies, Maddie Frechette, and Community Advisor, Chiara Marchesano, for a free film screening of , presented by the Indigenous Film Collective and Innis College.

Sugarcane traces the stories of survivors, families, and community members as they navigate grief, truth, and justice. Set in Tk鈥檈ml煤ps te Secw茅pemc territory, this film blends investigative journalism and deeply personal storytelling to expose the lasting impacts of residential schools and celebrate Indigenous strength and resilience.

Content warning: Racism against Indigenous peoples, child abuse, and genocide.

U of T Orange Shirt Day and National Day for Truth & Reconciliation Commemoration: In Person and Live Stream聽

Honour the experiences of residential school survivors at a . 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鈥檊eme. Newman is a multi-disciplinary artist, carver, filmmaker, author and public speaker.

In-Person at Hart House:

• Date: Tuesday, September 30, 2025
• Time: 10:00 am to 11:30 am
• Location: For Trinity students, staff and faculty who registered for the in person commemoration – meet Trinity鈥檚 Humphrys Chaplain Paige Souter and Ramata Tarawally, Director of Community Wellness in the Quad at 9:45 am to walk together to Hart House as a collective group
• Registration:

The Trinity Wellness Team will be hosting a live broadcast of the U of T Orange Shirt Day event in the Abbott Room (Trinity’s Wellness Space at St. Hilda’s College). Students are encouraged to drop-in and watch the event with the Wellness Team. We encourage you to come help build our community commitment for the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC). Our goal is to go beyond acknowledgement and as a community shift towards an active response to the TRC.

Live stream in the Abbott Room (St. Hilda’s College at 44 Devonshire Place):

• Date: Tuesday, September 30, 2025
• Time: 10:00 am to 11:30 am
• Location: Live stream will play in the Abbott Room, hosted by Wellness Team Staff
• Registration: Registration is not required

Wear Orange

All members of the university community鈥攁nd people across Canada鈥攁re encouraged to wear an orange shirt on September 30 in the spirit of reconciliation. Doing so affirms that 鈥淓very Child Matters.鈥�

The University of Toronto Bookstore, in partnership with the Office of Indigenous Initiatives, has available for purchase. All proceeds from the sales of the shirts are being directed to Indigenous community organizations鈥攏o proceeds will go to the U of T Bookstore or to the University of Toronto.

Mindful Walk through the Victoria University鈥檚 Indigenous Healing Garden

Participate in mindful reflection with Trinity: join The Rev鈥檇 Paige Souter, Trinity鈥檚 Humphrys Chaplain, and Ramata Tarawally, Director of Community Wellness, on a mindful walk through .

• Date: Tuesday, September 30, 2025
• Time: 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
• Location: Students, staff and faculty: meet in the Trinity Quad at 3 pm; with a 3:10 pm departure to walk over to
• Registration: Registration is not required

Trinity Weekly Chapel Services Focused on Truth and Reconciliation

Trinity鈥檚 weekly Chapel Service will be incorporating dialogue and reflection related to Truth and Reconciliation. All community members are welcome to attend this Anglican service.

• Date: Tuesday, September 30, 2025
• Time: 5:15 pm to 6:00 pm
• Location: 蘑菇传媒 Chapel
• Registration: Registration is not required

Educate Yourself聽

Given that reconciliation is the responsibility of every person here at Trinity, it is important for folks to educate themselves. Please find below some additional educational resources.

U of T News (Sept. 26, 2025):

Additional resources are available on U of T’s Dates of Institutional Recognition website: .

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