National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Quiz

What is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation?

• A day to remember the kids who went to residential schools and never came back.

• A day to celebrate Indigenous culture.

• A day to honor all Canadians.

• A day to learn about Canadian history.

Why is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation also called Orange Shirt Day?

• Because it is a holiday in British Columbia.

• Because it is named after Phyllis Webstad's orange shirt.

• Because it is a chance to learn about the history of the schools.

• Because it is a day to think about how we can make things better for Indigenous people.

What can people do on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation?

• Go to events, read about the schools, and talk to their friends and family about what happened.

• Wear orange shirts and play outside.

• Learn about Canadian history and have a picnic.

• Honor all Canadians and go to work.

What was the purpose of the residential schools?

• To teach Indigenous kids about their culture.

• To force Indigenous kids to forget their culture.

• To provide a safe place for Indigenous kids to live.

• To help Indigenous kids get a good education.

When did the last residential school close?

• 1831

• 1996

• 2010

• 2005

Why is the orange shirt an important symbol on Orange Shirt Day?

• Because it is a fashionable item of clothing.

• Because it represents the color of the Canadian flag.

• Because it was taken away from a girl at a residential school.

• Because it is a symbol of Indigenous culture.

What is the meaning of the word 'residential'?

• A place where people live.

• A study of past events.

• Originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native.

• The act of making peace or resolving conflicts.

What is the definition of the word 'culture'?

• A place where people live.

• A study of past events.

• Originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native.

• The beliefs, customs, arts, etc., of a particular society, group, place, or time.

What is the definition of the word 'symbol'?

• A place where people live.

• A study of past events.

• Something that represents or stands for something else.

• The beliefs, customs, arts, etc., of a particular society, group, place, or time.

What is the definition of the word 'history'?

• A place where people live.

• A study of past events.

• Something that represents or stands for something else.

• The beliefs, customs, arts, etc., of a particular society, group, place, or time.