National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is also known as Orange Shirt Day. The day honours the lost children and Survivors of residential schools, their families and communities. Public commemoration of the tragic and painful history and ongoing impacts of residential schools is a vital component of the reconciliation process.
Our Agency
Peel CAS continues to honour Truth and Reconciliation by collaborating with our Indigenous community partners to ensure our Indigenous families have cultural connections. Aboriginal Legal Services continues to lead Circles for our Indigenous families, while The Indigenous Network and Wasa-Nabin of Peel provide community programs. We continue to work with Native Child and Family Services of Toronto on the expansion into the Peel Region as we understand the importance of allyship, and cultural support provided by Indigenous agency to Indigenous people.
Please note: Our offices are closed on September 30 in honour of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and will re-open on October 1 at 9am.
If you are concerned about a child or youth, we are available by phone 24 hours a day, seven days a week to the Peel community. We are here to help. Call 905-363-6131