2024 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Thank you for taking part in the 2024 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. We encourage you to continue to explore ways to put reconciliation into action.
Wearing an orange shirt symbolizes the harm done to residential school students and their families and shows a commitment to the principle that every child matters. By acknowledging and understanding the truth of the past, we can take steps to move forward towards reconciliation.
AHS has been commemorating Orange Shirt Day on September 30 for many years, to recognize the history and truthful impacts of residential schools in Alberta. The Orange Shirt Day movement started in 2013 after a Residential School Survivor spoke about having the orange shirt her grandmother bought for her taken away on her first day of school when she was 6 years old. Read her story here.
In 2021, Orange Shirt Day became the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. AHS will be commemorating the day with reflective sessions on Wednesday, September 25. We encourage everyone to honour September 30 as a day of personal reflection or to take part in events in your community.
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Dreyson Roasting and his family gave thanks to staff at the Stollery Children’s Hospital and the Awasisak Indigenous Health Program for saving his leg from amputation and for incorporating traditional healing practices into his care journey. Dreyson and his family wanted to show their appreciation for the care he received which enabled him to return to powwow dancing. Dreyson honoured guests this week at an AHS National Day for Truth and Reconciliation event with a thank you dance.
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The Indigenous Wellness Core walks us through the historical truth of the impacts of Residential Schools in Canada, that we continue to witness today. AHS strives to uphold our commitment to the TRC Recommendations for Health by providing education resources.
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The Indigenous Wellness Core walks us through the historical truth of “Indian Hospitals” in Alberta and Canada. AHS strives to uphold our commitment to the TRC Recommendations for Health by providing education resources.
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This story was gifted to us by Jeraldine, a woman who has discovered strength and healing by celebrating her Indigenous culture.
Having persevered through dark days, she has entered a new season in her life.
