Orange Shirt Day at UBC
Every Child Matters
Orange Shirt Day, September 30, is a day to honour and uphold Survivors and Intergenerational Survivors of the Indian Residential School system, and to commemorate those who didn’t return home.
What’s On
Featured Events
2025 Intergenerational March to Commemorate Orange Shirt Day
Join us for the 2025 Intergenerational March to commemorate Orange Shirt Day on September 30th. Hosted by the Faculties of Land and Food Systems and Forestry, this year’s event will begin at 11:45am at the amphitheater below the clock tower located at 1956 Main Mall. All members of the UBC community, families and those in solidarity are welcome to participate. For more information about the event please visit: https://forestry.ubc.ca/events/2025-intergenerational-march-to-commemorate-orange-shirt-day/
Note: The IRSHDC will be closed to the public on Orange Shirt Day while the facilities and staff hold space for elders and Survivors who will be at UBC’s Point Grey campus on September 30, 2025.
Find more events on our Orange Shirt Day Hub!
More Ways to Participate
Orange and white banners on campus were created in collaboration with Musqueam and display the phrase “Every Child Matters” in English and “Every Child Is Important” in hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓.
Wellness Resources
Engaging with Indian Residential School histories and legacies can lead to emotional reactions and (unexpectedly) difficult thoughts and feelings. Sometimes these can surface hours, days, or weeks later. This is perfectly normal. If you find yourself feeling overwhelmed, it is important to respect your needs and to be kind to yourself.
Indian Residential School Survivors Society Toll-Free Line 1 (800) 721-0066
24-Hour National Crisis Line 1 (866) 925-4419
KUU-US Crisis Line 1 (800) 588-8717
Tsow-Tun-Le Lum 1 (866) 925-4419
Indigenous Wellness Program (604) 675-2551 or 1 (866) 884-0888
Canadian Mental Health Association1 (800) 555-8222
HeretoHelp 1 (800) 661-2121
First Nations Health Authority – Mental Health Benefit
Métis Nation BC – Mental Health Services
Kids Help Phone1 (800) 668-6868
Crisis Services Canada 1 (833) 456-4566 or text 45645
First Nations & Inuit Hope for Wellness Help Line 1 (855) 242-3310
Thank you to all of our partners!
Orange Shirt Day at UBC is a collaboration by many individuals, departments, units and faculties at both UBC campuses and within community.