Orange Shirt Day 2024 Bc. Government is introducing legislation to make the national day of truth and reconciliation a provincial statutory holiday. Orange shirt day was inspired by the personal experience of phyllis webstad, a member of the northern secwpemc (shuswap) from the stswecem’c xgat’tem first nation (canoe.

Even if you aren’t attending any events, wear orange on the 30th to show your support for reconciliation. By wearing an orange shirt on september 30 th, you make a statement to support.