September 30, 2021 (OTTAWA)—The Congress of Aboriginal Peoples (CAP) is today commemorating Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, with 2021 marking the first year of this day as a federal statutory holiday. CAP is calling on the recently re-elected Liberal government and all other parties to commit to advancing reconciliation with all Indigenous Peoples. “For too long, Canada’s Indigenous Peoples have faced injustices, been discriminated against, and suffered at the hands of the government. While a national holiday does not right the historic wrongs our people have faced for centuries, it is still an important time to focus on educating all Canadians on the history of Indigenous Peoples in Canada and advancing reconciliation,” said CAP National Chief Elmer St. Pierre.
