Orange Shirt Day is a Canadian day of memorial observed every year on September 30 to recognize the atrocities and multi-generational effects of the Canadian Indian residential school system. It was established to raise awareness about the impact of forced assimilation on Indigenous children, families, and communities. The orange shirt symbolizes the loss of culture and identity, inspired by Phyllis Jack Webstad's story of having her new orange shirt taken away on her first day at a residential school. The day reminds everyone that "Every Child Matters," honoring survivors and those who never returned home. Since 2021, it is a statutory holiday for federal workers and many provincial workers in Canada. The day includes education, memorials, and events aimed at reconciliation and truth-telling about the legacy of residential schools.