Table Tennis is a sport of rhythm, respect, and reflection. From grassroots community clubs to high-performance training centres, we come together around the table, a shared space of connection and possibility.
On September 30, we wear orange to remember the Indigenous children taken from their families, the survivors of residential schools, and the intergenerational impact still felt today. This day is about more than remembrance, it is a call to action.
At Table Tennis Canada, we acknowledge the truth and commit to reconciliation. We recognize that sport can be a powerful platform to build relationships, open dialogue, and support Indigenous youth and communities.
Our programs across the country aim to:
- Create inclusive spaces for Indigenous athletes, coaches, and leaders
- Support grassroots access in Northern and rural communities
- Listen to lived experiences and amplify voices often left unheard
- Strengthen partnerships with Indigenous organizations and sport bodies
This work is ongoing. Truth and reconciliation are not achieved in a day, but through continued reflection, learning, and collective effort.
As we mark Orange Shirt Day, we invite our table tennis community, athletes, coaches, officials, clubs, and fans, to reflect on the history and legacy of residential schools, and to ask: What can I do to make our sport more inclusive, more respectful, more just?
Because every child matters. And every action matters.
