Dalewood School: Orange Shirt Day and the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation

Parents and Guardians,

At the HWDSB, we respect the longstanding relationships with the neighbouring and host nations, the
Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and the Six Nations of the Grand River. We also acknowledge the
vibrant and diverse urban Indigenous community in Hamilton.

Saturday, September 30, 2023, is Orange Shirt Day, which is also known as National Day for Truth and
Reconciliation.

We encourage all of our students and staff to wear orange to school and work on Friday, September 29th to honour survivors of Residential Schools and to center the importance of intergenerational healing and wellness. For students and staff who do not have an orange shirt, and wish to participate, they will be provided with an Orange Shirt Day sticker.

Thanks,

Mr. Pellizzari (Temporary Principal)