Orange Shirt Day
September 30th
Published on 15. October 2020
Book
Hardback
156 pages
978-1-989122-43-3 (ISBN)
Description
Orange Shirt Day: September 30th aims to create champions who will walk a path of reconciliation through promoting the message that 'Every Child Matters'. Orange Shirt Day, observed annually on September 30th, is a day to honour Residential School Survivors and their families, and to remember those who did not come home.
This book explores a number of topics including the historical impacts of Residential Schools on Indigenous Peoples, the history of the Orange Shirt Day movement, and how you can effectively participate in Orange Shirt Day. With end of chapter reflection questions and a series of student art submissions, readers are guided to learn more about how they and others view and participate in Residential School reconciliation.
Medicine Wheel Publishing is committed to sharing diverse voices and perspectives, creating a platform for stories that celebrate Indigenous cultures and inspire understanding and respect among readers of all ages.
This book explores a number of topics including the historical impacts of Residential Schools on Indigenous Peoples, the history of the Orange Shirt Day movement, and how you can effectively participate in Orange Shirt Day. With end of chapter reflection questions and a series of student art submissions, readers are guided to learn more about how they and others view and participate in Residential School reconciliation.
Medicine Wheel Publishing is committed to sharing diverse voices and perspectives, creating a platform for stories that celebrate Indigenous cultures and inspire understanding and respect among readers of all ages.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Canada
Target group
Young adult
Interest Age: From 8 years
Product notice
Paper over boards
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 279 mm
Width: 215 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-989122-43-3 (9781989122433)
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Persons
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. Through sharing her personal Orange Shirt Story, Phyllis has inspired thousands of people to honour Residential School Survivors and their families and share the call on September 30th of each year that "EVERY CHILD MATTERS." Phyllis is well respected for her work, her courage and for striving to heal our communities and Nation through speaking her truth.