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SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 -- Regina Public Schools will participate in Orange Shirt Day on Thursday, September 30, 2021.

This day recognizes the harm done to generations of children by residential schools and is an affirmation of our commitment to ensure that every child matters. Orange Shirt Day also recognizes our commitment to reconciliation, anti-racism and Treaty education.

Please CLICK HERE to view a video that was made a few years ago by Elders and those who survived residential schools discussing the significance of Orange Shirt Day.

September 27, 2021--Director of Education Greg Enion posted the following letter for all students, school families and staff. Read the letter here, or below.

Dear students, school families and staff:

September 27, 2021--Director of Education Greg Enion posted the following letter for all students, school families and staff. Read the letter here, or below.

Dear students, school families and staff:

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 -- A tipi is a portable conical structure made of skins, cloth or canvas on a frame of poles used by Indigenous Peoples of North America. The purpose of the tipi is to provide shelter, warmth and connectedness between family and community. It not only provided physical support for Indigenous Peoples, it also has many teachings about humanity’s relationship with the natural and spiritual worlds. The tipi today is still used for modern-day ceremonial gatherings and teachings. It is an iconic symbol for representing Indigenous Peoples’ identity.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 -- There must be truth before reconciliation. With this in mind, Dr. James Daschuk, author of Clearing the Plains, was invited to speak to all of the staff at Judge Bryant School during one of the opening PD days in August.