Orange Shirt Day

his year the First Nations, Inuit, & Metis office at Burman is promoting Orange Shirt Day.

What is Orange Shirt Day?

Orange Shirt Day has been held annually since 2013 on September 30th to promote the reconciliation between Indigenous Peoples, "local government, schools, and communities."  It specifically addresses the residential school era.

Theme:  EVERY CHILD MATTERS

Who:     Burman faculty, staff, and students

What:    Orange Shirt Day

Where:  Administration Building

When:   Thursday, September 28/17

              9:30 to 11 am - FREE t-shirts while supplies last (1st come, 1st serve) or buttons

              11 am to noon - Presentation in Chapel

              Noon - (foyer) - Free bannock, jam, and butter for those in attendance wearing a t-shirt or button

Why:     To bring awareness to Canadians about the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and their 94 Calls to Action.