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.
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.
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 survivors and victims of residential schools while fostering healing through art and remembrance.
National ceremony in Ottawa marks Truth and Reconciliation Day
The smell of sage and sweetgrass floated in the air Monday over a mostly sombre ceremony to reflect on the legacy of residential schools and remember those who survived — and the thousands who didn't.
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
TNG marks National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
"She pushed for having truth and reconciliation day which is on Sept. 30 and is a really good start for Canada and other organizations to be acknowledging and recognizing residential schools," she said. "Along with truth and reconciliation there comes a lot of responsibility."
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.
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.
West Red Lake Gold Acknowledges Truth and Reconciliation Day
September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The day is also recognized as Orange Shirt Day. West Red Lake Gold Mines Ltd. (“West Red Lake Gold” or the “Company”) (TSXV: WRLG) (OTCQB: WRLGF) acknowledges those who were lost and those who survived residential schools,
Montreal marks National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Marchers took to the streets to mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Montreal. Nakuset, one of the organizers, said she hopes to keep the issue at the front of mind and incoropate more youth into the movement.
Thousands take part in events marking National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
There are events taking place all over the country to mark National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. It's a moment for everyone to pause, and reflect on the painful legacy of Canada's residential school system.
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 ...
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“Every Child Matters” march leads Truth and Reconciliation events in Sherbrooke
By William Crooks Local Journalism Initiative On Monday, Sept. 30, the community gathered for the “Every Child Matters” march ...
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Indigenous services are a shared responsibility, minister says
The Daily Press spoke with Minister of Indigenous Services and FedNor Patty Hadju, who has just announced the opening of the ...