Orange Shirt Day – September 30, 2025

Celebrated across Canada to commemorate the survivors of residential schools, to remember those who did not survive, and to reaffirm our commitment of a better future for all children.

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Proclamations have been signed by Mayor Bill Daneluik, containing messages of importance, interest or benefit to citizens of Beaumont.

WHEREAS, the Truth and Reconciliation summary report (Call to Action #80) calls for a National Day to honour Residential School Survivors, their families and communities, and to ensure that public commemoration of the history and legacy of Residential Schools remains a vital component of the Reconciliation process; 

AND WHEREAS, Orange Shirt Day is being celebrated across Canada and beyond as a day to commemorate the Survivors of Residential Schools, to remember those who did not survive, and to reaffirm our commitment to ensuring a better future for all children; 

AND WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Beaumont supports the importance of creating awareness and encouraging communities to support a safe and inclusive environment for generations of children to come;   

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT I, Mayor Bill Daneluik, do hereby proclaim September 30, 2025 as: 
ORANGE SHIRT DAY