Orange shirts are a symbol of recognition of the Indigenous children who were forced into the Indian Residential Schools and the horrors that they experienced. Wearing these shirts honours the victims and survivors of schools and acknowledges the lasting impact that the system has had on Indigenous communities, families and individuals. Although the last Residential School closed in 1996, the consequences live on through intergenerational trauma in a plethora of effects. By wearing your orange shirt on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30, or at Humber College's Walk for Reconciliation on September 25, you are acknowledging your commitment to reconciliation and supporting the Indigenous peoples and communities that have been subjected to this horrific system.
How to receive an orange shirt:
- Register on the event webpage.
- Donate to any of the listed organizations listed on our webpage, with a minimum of $10 or more.
- Bring the receipt/proof of donation to the IGNITE Office from Monday, September 18 to Friday, September 21 at both campuses to receive one (1) of 200 of Patrick Hunter's/Humber IE&E Orange Shirt.
- Wear your IE&E x Patrick Hunter Orange Shirt on event day, and tag Patrick Hunter, Humber, IE&E and Ignite in your stories.
Are you unable to attend the walk at the Lakeshore Campus? You can support the cause by donating to one of the listed organizations on Humber Indigenous Education & Engagement's website. These organizations provide services to survivors of the Residential School System and those who face the challenges of the intergenerational traumas that live within Indigenous communities, families and individuals.
