Visit National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day Display at Vaughan City Hall

In recognition of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day, you’re invited to learn about the history and impacts of Canada's residential school system.

The Where Are the Children? Healing the Legacy of the Residential Schools exhibit is now on display at Vaughan City Hall (2141 Major Mackenzie Dr.) in the atrium. The exhibit is free, and is open to the public Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. until Thursday, Oct. 1.

Developed by the Legacy of Hope Foundation, this travelling educational exhibition explores the history and impacts of Canada’s residential school system through Survivor stories, archival photographs and historical documents. The exhibition aims to promote public awareness, understanding, education and reconciliation.

The exhibit is hosted during National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day, both of which are proclaimed by the City of Vaughan annually. Everyone is encouraged to visit the exhibit to learn more about the devastating effects of residential schools, and honour the Survivors, their families and First Nations, Métis and Inuit communities.

The exhibit is also featured in this year’s Vaughan Culture Days. Visit the event listing for more information. 

Vaughan is home to diverse First Nations, Métis and Inuit people today. The City recognizes Canada’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Report (PDF) and Calls to Action (PDF). Visit the City’s Indigenous relations and reconciliation webpage to learn more about the actions the City is taking to foster a meaningful relationship with Indigenous communities and advance reconciliation.

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