09/30/2026
š§” National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Today, Rebound stands with and supports the observance of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
We honour the children who never returned home from residential schools, as well as Survivors, their families and communities.
September 30 is also Orange Shirt Day, an Indigenous-led movement inspired by Phyllis Webstad, a Northern SecwƩpemc (Shuswap) residential school Survivor. At six years old, Phyllis arrived at residential school wearing a new orange shirt that was taken from her on her first day.
As an organization that works alongside youth, families and community partners across the region, we recognize the importance of building respectful relationships with our neighbouring Indigenous communities and supporting opportunities to learn, listen and move forward together.
Today, we wear orange in remembrance and solidarity, and to affirm the message that Every Child Matters. š§”
We encourage our Rebound community to take time today to listen, learn and reflect on what truth and reconciliation can look like in our own communities.