World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) was first launched in 2003 on 10 September by IASP with the endorsement of the World Health Organisation (WHO). The 10th of September each year has been designated as a way of focusing attention on the problems of suicide worldwide. More information: https://www.iasp.info/wspd2021/ https://nationaltoday.com/world-suicide-prevention-day/
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The day is intended to educate and remind Canadians about the history of residential schools, honour the victims and celebrate the survivors. https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/news/2020/09/government-of-canada-introduces-legislation-to-establish-national-day-for-truth-and-reconciliation.html Orange Shirt Day in memory of a piece of clothing then-six-year-old Phyllis Webstad had taken from her on her first day at a residential school in 1973. https://www.orangeshirtday.org/