National Day for Truth and Reconciliation September 30, 2026 The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, colloquially known as Orange Shirt Day is a Canadian day of memorial to recognize the atrocities and multi-generational effects of the Canadian Indian residential school system . It occurs every year on September 30. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission was established to document the effects of the residential school system. The residential school system was created as a civilizing mission to isolate Indigenous children from the influence of their own culture and religion in order to assimilate them into the dominant Euro-Canadian culture. Orange Shirt Day was first established as a day of observance in 2013. The use of an orange shirt as a symbol was inspired by the accounts of Phyllis Jack Webstad , whose personal clothing—including a new orange shirt—was taken from her during her first day of residential schooling, and never returned...
Happy National Nursing Week 2026 May 11 – May 17, 2026 At NHI, we are proud to celebrate National Nursing Week as we recognize and honour the extraordinary dedication, compassion and professionalism of nurses across our communities. This annual celebration coincides with the birthday of Florence Nightingale, whose legacy continues to inspire nursing excellence around the world. We extend our sincere appreciation to every nurse for your unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional care to patients, clients, families and long-term care residents each and every day. Whether providing care at the bedside, supporting learning in the classroom, advocating in leadership roles or serving clients in the community, nurses continue to play a vital role in improving health outcomes and strengthening healthcare systems across Canada and beyond. Your knowledge, resilience, empathy and leadership make a meaningful difference in the lives of so many. NHI is proud to work alongside such dedica...