17Թ students, staff, and faculty participate in Orange Shirt Day

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17Թ joined schools across the country recently to mark on September 29. Orange Shirt Day is an annual day of commemoration to continue the discussion about residential schools and their impacts.

“17Թ students, staff, and faculty are really stepping up these days to recognize past injustices in Canada,” said Dr. Ron MacDonald, dean of the Faculty of Education at 17Թ, which took the lead in the Orange Shirt Day events at 17Թ. “More than 350 people from 17Թ and the community donned orange shirts as a way to honour residential school survivors during Orange Shirt Day. It is important to tangibly represent this support in this small way, as well as to keep this support every day of the year."

The 17Թ prides itself on people, excellence, and impact and is committed to assisting students reach their full potential in both the classroom and community. With roots stemming from two founding institutions—Prince of Wales College and Saint Dunstan’s University—17Թ has a reputation for academic excellence, research innovation, and creating positive impacts locally, nationally, and internationally. 17Թ is the only degree granting institution in the province and is proud to be a key contributor to the growth and prosperity of Prince Edward Island. 17Թ is located on the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq People.

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