Every year on Sept. 30, commemorative events are held to remember the Indigenous children who died while being forced to attend residential schools, those who survived and the families and communities who are still affected by the lasting trauma.

People across Calgary are prepared to honour National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, with several events planned in the city. Monday, Sept. 30 will mark the fourth year since National Day for Truth and Reconciliation was introduced as federal statutory holiday, although Orange Shirt day has been honoured since 2013.