Orange Shirt Day, also known as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, 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.
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 residentials schools and the profound impacts of that trauma that still exists today.
The Manitoba government is 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.
Every Child Matters. Remember to wear orange to work or school on September 30 in honour of residential school Survivors, their families and communities and those who never returned home.
Orange Shirt Day events are taking place throughout the province. Find one near you:
Truth and Reconciliation Day Event
Hosted by École Powerview School
École Powerview School and Turtle Lodge (Sagkeeng First Nation)
September 29, 2026
https://powerview.sunrisesd.ca/
The Colour Orange 2026
Hosted by Anish Healing Centre Inc.
67086 Heatherdale Road, Pineridge Hollow, Oakbank
September 27, 2026
https://anish.ca/healing-centre/
Village of Dunnottar Truth & Reconciliation Ceremony
Hosted by Age Friendly Dunnottar
Spirit Park, Village of Dunnottar
September 30, 2026
https://www.dunnottar.ca/
Honouring our IRS Survivors
Hosted by Anishinaabe Pimadiziwin Inc
Little Saskatchewan First Nation
September 29, 2026
https://www.anishcfs.org/
Orange Shirt Day (Truth and Reconciliation)
Hosted by Dauphin River School
Dauphin River School, Dauphin River First Nations
September 21 – October 2, 2026
https://www.fsdnet.ca/schools/list-schools-by-area
RDFC Wears Orange
Hosted by Riverton & District Friendship Centre
175 Reggie Leach Drive, Riverton
September 26 & 30, 2026
https://friendshipcentres.ca/riverton/
Truth and Reconciliation Day Gathering in Gimli
Hosted by RM of Gimli
Gimli Park and Pavilion
September 30, 2026
https://www.gimli.ca/
Truth & Reconciliation Day Event
Hosted by Sandy-Saulteaux Spiritual Centre
Sandy-Saulteaux Spiritual Centre
September 30, 2026
https://sandysaulteaux.ca/
Medicine Garden Dedication Ceremony and Feast
Hosted by Teulon Collegiate Institute
59 1st Street NE, Teulon Collegiate Institute
September 21 – 29, 2026
https://tci.interlakesd.ca/
Every Child Matters Day 2026
Hosted by Lakefront School
Lakefront School
September 29, 2026
Every Child Matters – Orange Shirt Day 2026
Hosted by City of Thompson
Thompson Regional Community Centre
September 27 – 30, 2026
https://www.thompson.ca/
Creating Positive Relationships through Partnerships
Hosted by Cree Nation Tribal Health Centre
The Pas
September 30, 2026
Dragonflies: Nikiskisinan (We Remember)
Hosted by D.R. Hamilton School
D.R. Hamilton School
October 1, 2026
Indian Residential School Path Forward Project
Hosted by Indian Residential School Path Forward
Gods Lake Narrows
September 30, 2026
https://www.godslakepathforward.com/
Norway House National Truth and Reconciliation Day Event
Hosted by Kinatisowak Awasisak Residential Schools Program
Norway House
September 29 & 30, 2026
Nakiskisin Kakike 2026 (I Will Remember Forever)
Hosted by Minisewin Family Resource Centre Inc.
The Pas
September 23 – 25, 28 – 30, 2026
All Children Matter
Hosted by Opaskwayak Cree Nation
Opaskwayak Cree Nation
September 30, 2026
https://opaskwayak.com/
Path Forward Project for Investigations of Former Indian Residential School Sites
Hosted by Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc.
Winnipeg and Thompson Offices
September 30, 2026
https://mkonation.com/
WRTHS National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Hosted by West Region Treaty 2 & 4 Health Services
Dauphin
September 30, 2026
https://www.westregiontribalhealth.com/
Elbert Chartrand Friendship Centre Orange Shirt Day
Hosted by Elbert Chartrand Friendship Centre
Swan River
September 30, 2026
https://elbertchartrandfc.com/
Honouring Healing Together
Hosted by Ginew Wellness Centre
Ginew Wellness Centre
September 30, 2026
https://www.ginew.ca/
Orange Shirt Day Commemoration Walk
Hosted by Initiatives for Just Communities
Main Street to LA Barkman Park, Steinbach
September 30, 2026
https://www.initiativesjc.org/
Walking Together: Indigenous and Newcomer Connections in the Eastman Region
Hosted by The Eastern Region Immigration Partnership (ERIP)
Steinbach
4:00 – 8:00 PM, September 30, 2026
https://erip.ca/
Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Hosted by The Friendship Trail
RM of Ritchot and St. Adolphe Park, St. Adolphe
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, September 30, 2026
https://www.ritchot.com/
Shared Teachings: An Indigenous Culture & Reconciliation Event
Hosted by ArtsForward
The Flats, Neepawa
September 25, 2026
http://www.artsforward.ca/
Reconciliation Run
Hosted by Birdtail Sioux First Nation
Birdtail Sioux Dakota Nation
September 26, 2026
https://www.reconciliationrun.ca/
Brandon Friendship Centre's Healing by the River
Hosted by Brandon Friendship Centre
545 Conservation Drive, Brandon
September 28 – October 2, 2026, October 4
https://www.brandonfriendshipcentreinc.ca/
DOCFS Orange Shirt Day Community Walk and Commemoration Event
Hosted by Dakota Ojibway Child & Family Services
Brandon
September 30, 2026
https://www.docfs.org/
Every Child Matters: Cultures United Through Truth, Healing & Community
Hosted by Fit Fun Fresh Inc.
Western Region
September 29 and September 30, 2026
https://www.fitfunfresh.net/
Nindoozaawi'omin
Hosted by Suta Kachicha – Portage Community Revitalization Corporation
Portage la Prairie
September 20 – 30, 2026
Brandon Residential School Missing Children Investigation
Hosted by Sioux Valley Dakota Nation
Grounds of the former Brandon Residential School Site, Brandon
September 30, 2026
https://svdngovernance.com/
Truth & Reconciliation Healing Walk
Hosted by South Central Committee on Family Violence (Genesis House)
Morden
September 30, 2026
https://genesishouseshelter.ca/
First Nations Family Advocate Office – Orange Shirt Day
Hosted by Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs, First Nation Family Advocate Office
Sergeant Tommy Prince
September 28, 2026
https://manitobachiefs.com/advocacy/first-nations-family-advocate-office/
Assiniboia Residential School Legacy Group 6th Annual Memorial Event
Hosted by Assiniboia Residential School Legacy Group
Theodore Niizhotay Fontaine Park, ARSLG Memorial Site, Academy Road, Winnipeg
September 26, 2026 – Bell MTS Mini Series Interviews; September 30, 2026 – Main Event
https://assiniboiaresidentialschool.com/
SSCY Centre Orange Shirt Day 2026 Events
Hosted by Children's Rehabilitation Foundation
1155 Notre Dame Avenue, Winnipeg
September 28 and 29, 2026
https://crf.mb.ca/
Steps Toward Reconciliation: Honouring Truth, Building Understanding
Hosted by Linden Meadows School
Linden Meadows School, Winnipeg
September 29, 2026
https://www.pembinatrails.ca/lindenmeadows
2nd Annual Reconciliation Walk: Bridging the Gap and Moving Forward
Hosted by Hope Igniters of Winnipeg Inc.
Kapabamayak Achaak Healing Forest inside St. John's Park, Winnipeg
September 27, 2026
Building Solidarity Between Indigenous and Muslim Youth
Hosted by Islamic Social Services Association
Canadian Mennonite University, Winnipeg
https://www.issacanada.com/
Qulliq of Remembrance: Honouring Inuit Survivors and Children of Residential Schools
Hosted by Manitoba Inuit Association
Assiniboine Park Indigenous Gardens, Winnipeg
September 28, 2026
https://www.manitobainuit.ca/
Path Forward Project for Investigations of Former Indian Residential School Sites
Hosted by Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc.
Winnipeg and Thompson Offices
September 30, 2026
https://mkonation.com/
Honouring Our Red River Métis Survivors and Lost Children
Hosted by Manitoba Métis Federation
MMF's Seven Regions Across Manitoba
September 30, 2026
https://www.mmf.mb.ca/
Orange Shirt Day Walk and BBQ
Hosted by Marymound
442 Scotia Street and Kildonan Park, Winnipeg
September 29, 2026
https://marymound.com/
A Journey to Understanding
Hosted by Messengers of Change
Unit 85-81 Garry Street, Lindenwood Community Centre/MOC Offices, Winnipeg
September 30, 2026
https://www.messengersofchange.org/
New Directions 2026 Orange Shirt Day
Hosted by New Directions for Children, Youth, Adults and Families
717 Portage Ave, Winnipeg
September 25, 2026
https://newdirections.mb.ca/
NorWest Neighbourhood-based Reconciliation and Healing Events
Hosted by NorWest Co-op Community Health
7-35 Gilbert Avenue, 312 Blake Street, 1880 Alexander Avenue, 945 Notre Dame Avenue, Winnipeg
October 2, 2026
https://norwestcoop.ca/
Tea and Talk: Orange Shirt Day / Week of Truth and Reconciliation
Hosted by Resource Assistance for Youth (RAY)
125 Sherbrook Street, Winnipeg
September 21 – 25, September 30, 2026
https://www.rayinc.ca/
Every Child Matters: A Day of Truth and Reconciliation at Siloam Mission
Hosted by Siloam Mission
300 Princess Street (Drop-in and centre fire space), Siloam Mission, Winnipeg
September 29, 2026
https://www.siloam.ca/
Community Connecting With Indigenous Culture
Hosted by South Winnipeg Family Information Centre
South Winnipeg Family Information Centre, Crescent Drive Park, Winnipeg
September 21, 23, 24 and 29, 2026
https://www.swfic.org/
Orange Shirt Day Healing Walk and Powwow
Hosted by Southern Chiefs' Organization
Winnipeg
September 30, 2026
https://scoinc.mb.ca/orangeshirtday2026/
Every Child Matters: Bear Den Community Gathering 2026
Hosted by Spence Neighbourhood Association Inc.
The Bear Den (365 McGee Street) and Magnus Eliason Recreation Centre (430 Langside), Winnipeg
September 26 – 30, 2026
https://spenceneighbourhood.org/
Akina Indinawemaaganidog (All Our Relations)
Hosted by St. James Collegiate
St. James Collegiate, Winnipeg
https://www.sjasd.ca/school/stjames/Pages/default.aspx
FortWhyte Alive Truth and Reconciliation Day 2026
Hosted by The FortWhyte Foundation
1961 McCreary Road/2505 McGillivray Boulevard, FortWhyte Alive, Winnipeg
September 30, 2026
https://www.fortwhyte.org/visit/calendar/ndtr/
Orange Shirt Days @ The Manitoba Museum
Hosted by The Manitoba Museum
The Manitoba Museum, Winnipeg
September 30 – October 2, 2026
https://manitobamuseum.ca/
Orange Shirt Day Treaty One Run & Walk
Hosted by Treaty One Nations
Assiniboia Residential School and Assiniboine Park, Winnipeg
September 27, 2026
https://treaty1.ca/
Chapan Games and Teachings
Hosted by Women's Health Clinic
CN Stage at The Forks, Winnipeg
September 19, 2026
https://womenshealthclinic.org/
Truth and Reconciliation Week 2026: From Roots We Rise, A Youth Gathering
Hosted by National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation
Virtual
September 16, 2026 – Virtual Youth Empowerment Gathering; September 21 – 25, 2026 – Virtual Educational Programming; September 30, 2026 – Virtual
https://trw-svr.nctr.ca/
A Two-Spirit Journey of Truth and Resilience
Hosted by Day of Pink
Virtual
September 30, 2026
https://www.dayofpink.org/

