Region 2 Wears Orange for Orange Shirt Day

Today, the Region 2 Arts Council team is wearing orange for #OrangeShirtDay in solidarity with the First Nations, American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians affected by Residential Indian Boarding Schools. At Region 2 Arts, we are committed to supporting the individuals and communities that are healing from the terrible legacy of the boarding school era as they nurture the cultural traditions damaged by the systematic attempt to erase Indigenous cultures in America. We want to offer our support and solidarity to all those who were and still are affected by the tragedies that took place, in our community and in all communities. Today is a day of remembrance for those lost and those who are being returned home, as well as a celebration of the resilience of Indigenous peoples.

For background information regarding Orange Shirt Day, as well as resources, please visit: https://www.oregon.gov/.../Pages/orange-shirt-day.aspx

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