Orange

The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, colloquially known as Orange Shirt Day is a Canadian statutory holiday to recognize the legacy of the Canadian Indian residential school system. ~Wikipedia

I chose this artwork by Elena Galaxy Art to reflect my feelings about my ancestors reaching out to me to hear their stories.

I don't know much about my native heritage, except for the fact that my great-grandmother was of the Cherokee tribe; and through family history work, Leonard discovered I am the 11th great-granddaughter of Cetanwakanmani, Chief of the Leni Lenapi Nation who was born in 1595.

My children are wearing orange shirts to school today and I hope they will learn more about our heritage in their lifetimes.

Leonard and I went on a nice stroll and the orange trees felt especially poignant.