23K views · 392 reactions | The story of Orange Shirt Day - an important story that we're proud to be able to share 李 Thank you to Phyllis Webstad & chief of Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc Nation Rosanne Casimir for continuing to teach us about #TruthandReconciliation  #ThisIsOurPride #EveryChildMatters | BC Lions | Facebook

Phyllis Webstad (nee Jack) is Northern Secwepemc (Shuswap) from the Stswecem’c Xgat’tem First Nation (Canoe Creek Indian Band). She comes from mixed Secwepemc and Irish/French heritage. She was born in Dog Creek and lives in Williams Lake, BC, Canada. In 2018 Phyllis Webstad launched her children’s book called The Orange Shirt Story to share her story in her own words. The Orange shirt story tells the story of young Phyllis having her orange shirt taken away on her first day of residential schoo

7K views · 377 reactions | "We've been through a lot, and it's good to have something positive and fun... sometimes we need to do that. We can't always be crying." creator of Orange Shirt Day Phyllis Webstad on being honoured during the Sept 24th Orange Shirt Day game. 李 | BC Lions | Facebook

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🧡 Orange Shirt Day – Every Child Matters September 30th is Orange Shirt Day, inspired by the story of Phyllis Webstad, whose new orange shirt was taken away on her first day at a residential school—a symbol of the erasure of culture and childhood for thousands of Indigenous children. a century, 150,000 Indigenous children were forced into Canada’s residential school system. Many never returned. In 2021, the remains of 215 children were uncovered at a former school site, and since then, more tha

🧡 What exactly is Orange Shirt Day? 🧡 Check out our animated video explaining the origins of this day and why it's important to participate. 🌍✨ 🙌 By wearing orange shirts and sharing this video, we honor residential school survivors, remember their stories, and show our commitment to reconciliation. 🎥 Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/hDjMLs0kjTQ Share and encourage your community to take part in this day of recognition and respect. 🧡 | CSSSPNQL / FNQLHSSC

2.6K reactions · 319 shares | 李 Embrace the spirit of unity and reconciliation with our Orange Shirt Day T-shirts!  Available for a short time! | Native Heritage Store | Facebook