FNLC Celebrates Orange Shirt - Every Child Matters Day to Honour Residential School Survivors
News Release
For Immediate Release
September 30, 2019
FNLC Celebrates Orange Shirt - Every Child Matters Day to Honour Residential School Survivors
Musqueam, Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh Traditional Territory/Vancouver: Today, all leaders and staff of the First Nations Leadership Council (UBCIC, BCAFN and FNS) are wearing Orange Shirts to honour and recognize survivors of residential schools. Orange Shirt Day is a day of affirmation for survivors and their families to let them know that we are here to support them and remember those who are no longer with us. All Canadians are encouraged to participate as an act of reconciliation toward restoring relationships between Canada and First Nations.
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