Events in Ottawa, Toronto planned for 5th annual Truth and Reconciliation DayBy Canadian Press on September 30, 2025. OTTAWA — Canadians are marking the fifth National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Tuesday, a day meant to reflect on the legacy of residential schools. The residential school era is the period between 1857 and 1996 when 150,000 Indigenous children were forced to attend church-run, government-funded schools. Sept. 30, known as Orange Shirt Day or the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, is meant to honour survivors and those who never came home. Other events are taking place across the country to mark the day, including a legacy gathering in Toronto and a memorial walk in Vancouver.