Orange Shirt Day is a day to recognize and reflect on the tragic history and ongoing legacy of residential schools, honour Survivors and remember the children who never returned home.
The orange shirt became a symbol of remembrance for residential schools Survivors following the leadership of Phylis Webstad of the Stswecem'c Xgat'tem First Nation, who shared her story of how her new orange shirt was taken away from her on her first day at St. Joseph Mission Residential School, leaving her with feelings of worthlessness and insignificance. As Indigenous children were taken from their families, homes and communities at the end of September, September 30th was chosen as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day.
In December 2023, Manitoba established Orange Shirt Day as a provincial statutory holiday, so that all Manitobans have the opportunity to reflect on the legacy of residential schools and the profound impacts of that trauma that still exists today. Establishing this statutory holiday directly responds to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Call to Action 80.
Every Child Matters. Remember to wear orange wherever you are on September 30, in honour of residential school Survivors, their families and communities and those who never returned home.
Orange Shirt Day Events in Manitoba
The Manitoba government is once again supporting projects that will help bring more Manitobans together to mark Orange Shirt Day through the Orange Shirt Day Fund, which provides funding for projects and initiatives that create opportunities for Manitobans to come together in observation, reflection and commemoration.
Orange Shirt Day events are taking place throughout the province. Find one near you:
In Honour of Them
Hosted by Riverton and District Friendship Centre
175 Reggie Leach Drive, Riverton
September 27 and 30, 2025
https://friendshipcentres.ca/riverton/
Orange Shirt Day: Home Together
Hosted by Interlake and Peguis Resource Centre
Selkirk
September 30, 2025
Orange T-Shirt Walk
Hosted by Sergeant Tommy Prince School
1 Bison Drive E, Scanterbury
September 29, 2025
https://www.mfnss.com/sergeanttommyprince
Selkirk Friendship Centre Orange Shirt Day
Hosted by Selkirk Friendship Centre
Selkirk
Throughout the month of September 2025
https://friendshipcentres.ca/selkirk/
Truth and Reconciliation Day Gathering in Gimli
Hosted by Rural Municipality of Gimli
1 Fourth Avenue, Gimli
September 30, 2025
https://www.gimli.ca/
Village of Dunnottar Truth & Reconciliation Ceremony
Hosted by Age Friendly Dunnottar
30 Reid Drive, Village of Dunnottar
September 30, 2025
https://www.dunnottar.ca/
Celebrating our Culture, Celebrating our Children
Hosted by Skownan First Nation
Skownan First Nation
September 30, 2025
Every Child Matters
Hosted by Wanless Community Club
Wanless
September 28, 2025
Every Child Matters – Orange Shirt Day
Hosted by City of Thompson
274 Thompson Drive, Thompson
September 30, 2025
https://www.thompson.ca/
Guiding
Hosted by Waterhen & District Daycare Centre
146 – 138 Main Street, Waterhen
September 24, 2025
Honouring our Red River Métis Survivors and Lost Children
Hosted by Manitoba Métis Federation
Across MMF’s seven regions
September 30, 2025
https://www.mmf.mb.ca/
Indian Residential School Path Forward Project – Walk in Remembrance – Every Child Matters
Hosted by Indian Residential School Path Forward Project
God’s Lake Narrows
September 30, 2025
Mallard Community Council
Hosted by Mallard Community Council
Waterhen
September 30, 2025
Nakiskisin Kakike (I Will Remember Forever)
Hosted by Minisewin Family Resource Centre
The Pas
September 24, 25, 26 and 29, 2025
https://www.tpfrcmw.ca/
Norway House Cree Nation Orange Shirt Day
Hosted by Norway House Cree Nation
Kistapinan Dr (NHCN Kinosao Sipi Multiplex), Norway House
September 30, 2025
https://nhcn.ca/
Orange Shirt Day
Hosted by Opaskwayak Cree Nation
Opaskwayak Cree Nation
September 28 – 30, 2025
https://opaskwayak.com/
Orange Shirt Day
Hosted by Town of Gillam
Gillam Ball Diamond Gazebo, Gillam
September 30, 2025
https://www.townofgillam.com/
Orange Shirt Day Observance
Hosted by Waterhen Community Council
Waterhen
October 1, 2025
Orange T-Shirt Day in Peguis First Nation
Hosted by Peguis First Nation
Peguis First Nation
September 30, 2025
https://peguis.ca/
Path Forward for Investigations of Former Indian Residential Schools
Hosted by Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak
274 Thompson Drive, Thompson
September 30, 2025
https://mkonation.com/
Truth and Reconciliation Day
Hosted by Philomena Chartrand School
Philomena Chartrand School, Camperville
September 29, 2025
Truth and Reconciliation – Honouring Our People
Hosted by Thunderbird School
Thunderbird School Gym, South Indian Lake
September 29, 2025
ANI-MINO-AYE – Healing
Hosted by National Indigenous Residential School Museum of Canada
5000 Crescent Road W (National Indigenous Residential School Museum of Canada), Portage la Prairie
September 30, 2025
https://nirsmuseum.ca/
New to Reconciliation
Hosted by Suta Kachicha – Portage la Prairie Community Revitalization Corporation
Portage la Prairie
September 6 – 30, 2025
https://www.portagecrc.com/
Elbert Chartrand Friendship Centre Orange Shirt Day
Hosted by Elbert Chartrand Friendship Centre
Swan River
September 30, 2025
https://elbertchartrandfc.com/
Every Child Matters
Hosted by Joe A. Ross School, Oscar Lathlin Collegiate
MacKay Residential School, Fisher Island
September 29, 2025
Ka Ge Kamik (Tell Them In a Honourable Way)
Hosted by Poplar River First Nation
Poplar River First Nation
September 30, 2025
https://www.prfn.ca/
WRTHS National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Hosted by West Region Treaty 2 and 4 Health Services
Dauphin
September 30, 2025
https://www.westregiontribalhealth.com/
TRC Healing Walk
Hosted by South Central Committee on Family Violence
Morden
September 30, 2025
Building Bridges – Land-Based Education & Training for Truth & Reconciliation
Hosted by Manitoba Start
4044 Amattern Road, St. Genevieve
October 8, 2025
https://manitobastart.com/
Creating Space for Relationship Building Through Stories and Drum Making
Hosted by Ross L Gray School
Sprague
September 15 – 26, 2025
https://rlg.blsd.ca/
Enhancing Cross Cultural Unity Among Black and Indigenous Youth in Manitoba
Hosted by Kifaru Outdoor Adventure Society
Brokenhead Ojibway Nation
September 30, 2025
https://kifaruoutdoors.ca/
Healing by the River Indigenous Celebrations
Hosted by Brandon Urban Aboriginal Peoples’ Council
545 Conservation Drive, Brandon
September 30, 2025
In the Spirit of Truth & Reconciliation
Hosted by Sandy-Saulteaux Spiritual Centre
290 Zielke Drive, Beausejour
September 30, 2025
https://sandysaulteaux.ca/
Southeast Walk: Roll & Fill your Soul on the Path to Reconciliation
Hosted by Recreation Opportunities for Children
321 Elmdale Street, Steinbach
September 19, 2025
https://roceastman.ca/upcomingevents
Tears of Truth Bead Curtain Project
Hosted by Prairie Hope High School
Prairie Hope High School, Brandon Riverbank Discovery Centre
August – October, 2025
The Act of Remembering – Community Gathering for Healing and Understanding
Hosted by The Link: Youth and Family Supports
St. Pierre-Jolys, Manitoba
September 30, 2025
https://thelinkmb.ca/
The Colour Orange 2025
Hosted by Anish Healing Centre
67086 Heatherdale Road, Pineridge Hollow
September 28, 2025
https://www.anishcorp.ca/
Truth and Reconciliation Day
Hosted by Ginew Wellness Centre
Roseau River Anishinabe First Nation
September 30 – October 1, 2025
https://www.ginew.ca/
Walking the Path of Reconciliation
Hosted by Steps Toward Reconciliation
Walk starting at Roseau Valley Collegiate, Dominion City to the Roseau River Anishinabe First Nation Residential School Memorial
September 30, 2025
Aazha: Truth and Reconciliation
Hosted by Ecole Secondaire Kelvin High School
155 Kingsway, Winnipeg
September 23 - 30, 2025
https://www.winnipegsd.ca/kelvin
Acimowin Waskahikan (Story Lodge)
Hosted by Daniel McIntyre Collegiate Institute
720 Alverstone Street, Daniel McIntyre Collegiate
September 26, 2025
https://www.winnipegsd.ca/danielmcintyre
Assiniboia Residential School Legacy Group Memorial Event 2025
Hosted by Assiniboia Residential School Legacy Group
Theodore Niizhotay Fontaine Park, ARSLG Memorial Site, 621 Academy Road, Winnipeg
September 30, 2025
https://assiniboiaresidentialschool.com/
Central Park Pow Wow Demonstration
Hosted by 1JustCity
367 Ellice Avenue (Central Park), Winnipeg
September 26, 2025
https://www.1justcity.ca/
Chāpān Games & Teachings
Hosted by Women’s Health Clinic
1 Forks Market Road, Winnipeg
September 28, 2025
https://womenshealthclinic.org/
Circles of Memory: A Day of Healing, Reflection & Unity
Hosted by Islamic Social Services Association
500 Shaftesbury Boulevard, Winnipeg
September 28, 2025
https://www.issacanada.com/
ECHOing Orange Shirt Day: Orange Shirt Day is Everyday!
Hosted by Day of Pink/Journée Rose
Winnipeg (in-person) and Virtual
September 15 – 30, 2025
https://www.dayofpink.org/
Embrace and Support – Walking the Healing Path Together
Hosted by Main Street Project
Various locations in Winnipeg (637 Main Street, 662 Main Street, 75 Martha Street, 146 Magnus Avenue, 715 Main Street)
September 30, 2025
https://www.mainstreetproject.ca
Every Child Matters: A Day of Reflection, Learning and Action
Hosted by Ka Ni Kanichihk Inc.
455 McDermot Avenue, Winnipeg
September 30, 2025
https://kanikanichihk.ca/
FortWhyte Alive Truth & Reconciliation Days
Hosted by Fort Whyte Alive
1961 McCreary Road, Winnipeg
September 26 – 30, 2025
https://www.fortwhyte.org/
Honouring Indigenous Women as Healers from the Impact of Residential Schools
Hosted by Afrimama Peace and Cultural Initiative
Winnipeg
September 30, 2025
https://www.afrimamaampci.ca/
Orange Shirt Day
Hosted by University of Manitoba - Nursing Students Association
66 Chancellors Crescent, Winnipeg
September 26, 2025
https://umanitobansa.weebly.com/
Orange Shirt Day at New Directions
Hosted by New Directions for Children, Youth, Adults and Families
717 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg
September 29, 2025
https://newdirections.mb.ca/
Orange Shirt Days at the Manitoba Museum
Hosted by Manitoba Museum
190 Rupert Avenue, Winnipeg
September 28 – 30, 2025
https://manitobamuseum.ca/
Orange Shirt Day Healing Walk and Pow Wow
Hosted by Southern Chiefs’ Organization
Oodena Circle, The Forks with walk to RBC Convention Centre, Winnipeg
September 30, 2025
https://scoinc.mb.ca/
Pijitsirniq- Serving and Providing for Family and/or Community
Hosted by Manitoba Inuit Association
100 Notre Dame Avenue, Winnipeg
September 27, 2025
https://www.manitobainuit.ca/
Remembering Together: Deepening Awareness of the Residential School Legacy
Hosted by Winnipeg Chinese Senior Association
85 Keslar Road, Winnipeg
September 1 – 30, 2025
http://www.winnipegchineseseniors.ca/en/
SSCY Orange Shirt Day 2025
Hosted by Children’s Rehabilitation Foundation
1155 Notre Dame Avenue, Winnipeg
September 29, 2025
https://crf.mb.ca/
Threads of Reconciliation - We Remember, We Rise: Stories and Art from the Heart
Hosted by Zoongizi Odé Inc.
Winnipeg
Month of September 2025
https://zoongiziode.ca/
Voices of Healing: A Storytelling Event for Truth and Reconciliation
Hosted by NorWest Co-Op Community Health Centre Inc.
1625 Logan Avenue, Winnipeg
October 1, 2025
https://norwestcoop.ca/
