Today, September 30th<\/sup>, 2024, marks a significant milestone as we observe for the first time the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (also known as Orange Shirt Day) as an official statutory holiday in the province of Manitoba.<\/p>\n This day is an opportunity for all Manitobans to take a moment of collective reflection on the difficult truths of our past, in particular the profound injustices suffered by Indigenous peoples in residential schools.<\/p>\n The AMBM joins the Manitoba government in honouring survivors, their families and Indigenous communities, while recognizing that we still have a long way to go to achieve genuine and lasting reconciliation.<\/p>\n We encourage everyone to use this day to learn, listen and take concrete action for justice and equity.<\/p>\n Together, let’s build a future where respect, inclusion and collaboration mark our relationships with the Indigenous peoples of our province.<\/p>\n