Orange Shirt Day's founder fears Sept. 30 being co
Orange Shirt Day’s founder fears Sept. 30 being co-opted from residential ‘school’ survivors
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Sept. 30 marks 2 important days, Orange Shirt Day creator says
Orange Shirt Day creator Phyllis Webstad is calling on Canadians to honour both Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation — two similar, but distinct days.
Orange Shirt Day founder in Nunavut for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Phyllis Webstad, whose story of having her clothing confiscated at residential school sparked Orange Shirt Day, visited Kugluktuk, the westernmost community in Nunavut, to mark the fourth National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
Why do people wear orange on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation?
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is a day to honour residential school survivors, those who never returned home, their families and their communities. The day is also sometimes referred to as Orange Shirt Day. Shirts worn typically have the slogan “every child matters.”
Woman who inspired Orange Shirt Day shares her story in Nunavut
A special celebration in Kuglutuk, Nunavut, marked Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation this year. The woman whose residential school story started Orange Shirt Day, Phyllis Webstad,
Orange Shirt Day’s Phyllis Webstad visits Yellowknife
Children from Weledeh Catholic School and École St Patrick High School walked with Phyllis Webstad, a residential school survivor who had her clothes, including a new orange shirt bought for
Here's how to mark Orange Shirt Day in Timmins and area
On Sept. 30, the Timmins Native Friendship Centre is hosting its Orange Shirt Day event. It starts at the centre located at 179 Kirby Ave. at 10:30 a.m. with an opening prayer and drumming ceremony. There is a community walk at 11 a.m., followed by a lunch and speeches at noon,
Williams Lake to raise flag for Orange Shirt Day
Williams Lake city hall will raise the Every Child Matters flag on Sept. 30 to recognize the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Through the Eyes of a 6-Year-old Child, Orange Became a Symbol of an Indigenous Movement
Phyllis Webstad, a tribal citizen of the Stswecem’c Xgat’tem First Nation, is a prime example of how one person can make a ...
Winnipeggers gather for Orange Shirt Day healing walk to 'acknowledge the injustice' of Canada's past
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‘That is why we wear orange’: Kuujjuaq elder says youths need to hear about residential school experiences
Youthful spirit energized the streets of Kuujjuaq Monday to focus this year’s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on helping children learn from the healing of their elders.
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Documentary featuring Phyllis Webstad screening in Williams Lake
A film night will take place Sept. 28 in honour of Orange Shirt Day at the Central Cariboo Arts and Culture Centre ...