Orange Shirt Day is observed annually on September 30. It is a day in Canada to recognize and commemorate the effects and legacy of the Canadian Indian residential school system, symbolized by the orange shirt worn by Indigenous children who were taken from their homes. This date was chosen as it coincides with the time of year when Indigenous children were historically taken to residential schools, and it serves as a day of awareness, education, and reconciliation. The day is also known as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and has been a statutory holiday federally since 2023.