The Government of Saskatchewan has proclaimed September 30th as Truth and Reconciliation Day which means you will see flags lowered to half mast at all provincial government buildings. As well, park lights in areas of Wascana Park will be glowing orange in addition to the steps of the Provincial Legislature. However, the government has confirmed it is still not a provincial statutory holiday.

The Province encourages all residents, including public employees and students to wear orange on September 30. The goal is to generate discussion and raise awareness on the history of the residential school system in Canada.

Residential schools operated in Canada, including Saskatchewan, for more than a century. The federal government reports that 150,000 Indigenous children were removed and separated from their families and communities to attend these schools.

September 30 marks the first Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada. Federally it is a statutory holiday which means federal employees and federally regulated businesses will observe Thursday as a stat holiday.

The Government says Saskatchewan has fulfilled 28 of the 34 TRC Calls to Action that can be fulfilled provincially and is also fulfilling 15 Calls to Action that are not considered provincial jurisdiction.