Orange Shirt Day’s founder fears Sept. 30 being co-opted from residential school survivors
In 2013, Orange Shirt Day was born after she shared her childhood story of her new orange shirt — gifted to her by her grandma — being taken from her at age six, on her first day at the St. Joseph’s Mission in the early 1970s.
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.
Day for Truth and Reconciliation offers call to Canadian businesses
The origins of NDTR are deeply intertwined with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s (TRC) Calls to Action, particularly Call to Action No. 80. This call urged the federal government to establish a statutory holiday to honour residential school survivors and their families.
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
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.
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation events abound
Memorials abound on the fourth National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada and in parts of the United States on Monday, Sept. 30. The federal holiday in Canada became official in 2021.
Ontario marks National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Toronto opens spirit garden
A monument to honour residential school survivors was unveiled in Toronto’s Nathan Phillips Square on Monday, one of dozens of events in Ontario marking the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
'It's so heartwarming': UW marks National Day of Truth and Reconciliation
The University of Waterloo planned a morning and afternoon filled with dancing, drumming and remarks from elders to mark National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. A large gathering of students, staff and community members were also seen walking together along Ring Road.
RDCRS recognize Orange Shirt Day/National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
As we approach National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Monday, Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools remains committed to fostering understanding, reflection, and reconciliation in our school communities.
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 ...
'She is our relative': Fort Belknap Tribes bury children who died at Indian boarding school
The Fort Belknap Aaniiih and Nakoda Tribes are charting a new path forward, one that acknowledges the tragedies of the past ...
Orange Shirt Day honors painful legacy of residential schools on Native people
The Native American Youth and Family Center in Northeast Portland hosted a marketplace ahead of Orange Shirt Day, honoring ...
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Don’t forget to wear orange today. Here’s why
Orange Shirt Day, observed on Aug. 30, is a significant day of remembrance and education dedicated to honoring Indigenous ...