Journée du chandail orange

What is the significance of the St. Joseph Mission Indian Residential School in the speaker's family history?

• It was a school for only boys.

• It was located in a different country.

• It was the first school in Canada.

• It was attended by three generations of the speaker's family.

Why was the speaker's orange shirt significant?

• It was a gift from their teacher.

• It symbolized their excitement for school.

• It was a uniform requirement.

• It was a traditional garment.

What does Orange Shirt Day symbolize?

• The start of a new school year.

• The effects of residential schools and the importance of Every Child Matters.

• A celebration of Indigenous culture.

• A day for wearing colorful clothes.

How did the speaker feel about the confirmation of unmarked graves at residential schools?

• Grief-stricken, as if losing a family member.

• Relieved and happy.

• Excited and hopeful.

• Indifferent and unaffected.

How does the speaker describe the emotional impact of the residential school findings on Canadians?

• As a cause for economic concern.

• As a reason for celebration.

• As an awakening to the country's history.

• As a minor inconvenience.

What is the purpose of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation?

• To celebrate Canadian history.

• To organize community sports events.

• To remember and reconcile the history of residential schools.

• To promote new educational policies.

Why was September 30th chosen for Orange Shirt Day?

• It is when children were taken from their homes.

• It is a national holiday.

• It marks the end of summer.

• It is the speaker's birthday.

What does wearing an orange shirt on Orange Shirt Day represent?

• A symbol of justice and recognition for survivors.

• A sign of rebellion.

• A fashion statement.

• A way to support local businesses.

What is the role of the Orange Shirt Society?

• To sell orange shirts.

• To produce educational videos about residential schools.

• To provide scholarships.

• To organize sports events.

What is the speaker's hope for the future relationship between Indigenous people and Canadian society?

• To heal and reconcile.

• To become more distant.

• To focus on economic growth.

• To remain unchanged.