Honour the experiences of residential school survivors by joining a University-wide event to recognize Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth & Reconciliation. The University of Toronto will commemorate the day on Friday, September 29th.
Students, librarians, faculty members, and staff are invited to register to attend in person or register to watch the live stream on YouTube.
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.
Find out more about the event and other ways to participate.
Orange Shirt Day 2023 t-shirt designed by MJ Singleton. Learn more about their design.
Event Agenda
Opening Remarks
David Kim, Warden, Hart House
Land Acknowledgement & Welcome Remarks
Alexandra Gillespie, Vice-President & Principal, University of Toronto Mississauga
Greetings from the Chancellor
Rose Patten, Chancellor, University of Toronto
Panel Discussion:
Panelists
Grant Hurley, Canadiana Librarian, Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library
Mikayla Redden, Information Services & Instruction Librarian, D.G. Ivey Library
Desmond Wong, Outreach Librarian, OISE Library
Panel Moderator
Angela Henshilwood, Head, Engineering & Computer Science Library
Audience Dialogue with Panelists