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July 1973 – When 6 year old Phyllis Webstad picked out a bright orange shirt to wear on her first day of school, she didn’t know that it would be taken from her and never returned. She had no way of knowing that her orange shirt would eventually become a national symbol to honour Residential School Survivors, their families, and those who didn’t make it home. Forty years later, Phyllis told her truth publicly for the first time at a 2013 Truth and Reconciliation Event in Williams Lake, B.C., and since then she has travelled across Turtle Island advocating for Indigenous Rights and bringing awareness to the impacts of residential schools on Survivors and their families. Beyond all the school visits, articles, interviews, press tours, documentaries, public events, awards, and accolades, Phyllis is a First Nation woman on her personal healing journey. This memoir is not just a story about the effects of colonization, it is a personal reflection on the tremendous obstacles that she had to overcome in the face of severe adversity. These experiences have shaped Phyllis’s life, and she continues to be a voice for those who have faced similar atrocities at the hands of colonizers. Many of the injustices that Phyllis mentions throughout her memoir serve as a reminder of the oppression that Indigenous people face in “Canada” and the amount of work there is still to be done surrounding decolonization, denialism, biases, and privilege.

The true story of Phyllis Webstad and her orange shirt that started the "Orange Shirt Day - Every Child Matters" movement. When Phyllis Webstad (nee Jack) turned six, she went to Residential School for the first time. On her first day at school, she wore a shiny orange shirt that her Granny had bought for her, but when she got to the school, it was taken away from her and never returned. This is the true story of Phyllis and her orange shirt. It is also the true story of Orange Shirt Day (an important day of remembrance for First Nations and non-First Nations peoples).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 is the true story of Phyllis and her orange shirt. It is also the true story of Orange Shirt Day (an important day of remembrance for First Nations and non-First Nations peoples). When Phyllis Webstad (nee Jack) turned six, she went to the residential school for the first time. On her first day at school, she wore a shiny orange shirt that her Granny had bought for her, but when she got to the school, it was taken away from her and never returned. 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.

Un plan de leçon de l’enseignant pour approfondir le livre. Peut inclure des questions de compréhension, des activités de groupe, des amorces de conversation, des quiz, des activités d’arts du langage.

« Chaque enfant compte, toi et moi y compris. Avec nos cœurs orange, nous marchons en harmonie ». En tant que petit enfant, ton petit monde peut être rempli de grands sentiments. Dans ce livre, moi, Phyllis Webstad, fondatrice de la Journée du chandail orange, montre comment partager mon histoire avec le monde m’a aidée à être à l’écoute de mes sentiments. Mon histoire vraie encourage les jeunes enfants à ouvrir leur cœur quand les autres partagent leurs sentiments et à être plus à l’aise de partager leurs propres sentiments aussi. Écouter est une première étape vers la réconciliation. Il n’est jamais trop tôt pour commencer.

Orange Shirt Day, observed annually on September 30th, is also known as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. It is an official day to honour Residential School Survivors and their families, and to remember the children who did not come home. What was initially envisioned as a way to keep the conversations going about all aspects of Residential Schools in Williams Lake and the Cariboo Region of British Columbia, Canada, has now expanded into a movement across Turtle Island and beyond. Orange Shirt Day: September 30th aims to create champions who will walk a path of reconciliation and promote the message that 'Every Child Matters'. This award-winning book explores a number of important topics including the historical, generational, and continual impacts of Residential Schools on Indigenous Peoples, the journey of the Orange Shirt Day movement, and how you can effectively participate in the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. With end of chapter reflection questions and a series of student art submissions, readers are guided to explore 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.

Learn the meaning behind the phrase, ‘Every Child Matters.’ Orange Shirt Day founder, Phyllis Webstad, offers insights into this heartfelt movement. Every Child Matters honours the history and resiliency of Indigenous Peoples on Turtle Island and moves us all forward on a path toward Truth and Reconciliation. If you’re a Residential School Survivor or an Intergenerational Survivor — you matter. For the children who didn’t make it home — you matter. The child inside every one of us matters. Every Child Matters. 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.

Apprenez ce que veut dire la phrase « Chaque enfant compte ».Phyllis Webstad, la fondatrice de la Journée du chandail orange, présente un aperçu de ce mouvement sincère.Chaque enfant compte honore l’histoire et la résilience des peuples autochtones sur l’Île de la Tortue et nous permet de tous cheminer vers la vérité et la réconciliation.Si vous êtes un survivant des pensionnats ou un survivant intergénérationnel, vous comptez.Pour les enfants qui ne sont pas revenus à la maison, vous comptez.L’enfant en chacun de nous compte.Chaque enfant compte.

Listening is a first step towards reconciliation. It’s never too early to start.“Every child matters, including you and me. With our orange hearts, we walk in harmony.”As a young child, your little world can be full of big feelings. In this book, I, Phyllis Webstad, founder of Orange Shirt Day, show how sharing my story with the world helped me to process my feelings. My true story encourages young children to open their hearts when others share their feelings and be more comfortable sharing their own feelings, too.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.

A first conversation about the importance of Orange Shirt Day — Every Child Matters and what little ones can expect to see and do on Orange Shirt Day — The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. An authentic, touch-and-feel board book designed for ages 0-3 written by the founder of the Orange Shirt Day movement and author of the bestselling book Every Child Matters.Orange Shirt Day is a day recognized annually on September 30th to honor the experiences of Survivors of Indian Residential Schools, their families, and the children who did not come home. It is a day that offers space for healing and Reconciliation across Turtle Island, honoring the truth that Every Child Matters. Orange Shirt Day was recognized in Canada as a Federal Statutory Holiday in 2021, as the National Day for Truth and 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.

A first conversation about the importance of Orange Shirt Day — Every Child Matters and what little ones can expect to see and do on Orange Shirt Day — The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.An authentic, touch-and-feel board book designed for ages 0-3 written by the founder of the Orange Shirt Day movement and author of the bestselling book Every Child Matters. Orange Shirt Day is a day recognized annually on September 30th to honor the experiences of Survivors of Indian Residential Schools, their families, and the children who did not come home. It is a day that offers space for healing and Reconciliation across Turtle Island, honoring the truth that Every Child Matters. Orange Shirt Day was recognized in Canada as a Federal Statutory Holiday in 2021, as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

A teacher lesson plan to futher explore the book. May include comprehension questions, group activities, conversation starters, quizzes, language arts activities, and colouring pages. When Phyllis Webstad (nee Jack) turned six, she went to the residential school for the first time. On her first day at school, she wore a shiny orange shirt that her Granny had bought for her, but when she got to the school, it was taken away from her and never returned. This is the true story of Phyllis and her orange shirt. It is also the true story of Orange Shirt Day (an important day of remembrance for First Nations and non First Nations Canadians).

Beyond the Orange Shirt Story is a unique collection of truths that articulate the lives and experiences of some Residential School Survivors and their families. Compiled by Phyllis Webstad, Residential School Survivor and Founder of the Orange Shirt Day movement, this book will give readers an up-close look at what life was like for many Survivors — before, during, and after their Residential School experiences. These personal Survivor accounts are authentically shared in their own voices.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.

Listening is a first step towards reconciliation. It’s never too early to start.“Every child matters, including you and me. With our orange hearts, we walk in harmony.” As a young child, your little world can be full of big feelings. In this book, I, Phyllis Webstad, founder of Orange Shirt Day, show how sharing my story with the world helped me to process my feelings. My true story encourages young children to open their hearts when others share their feelings and be more comfortable sharing their own feelings, too. 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.

Derrière l’histoire du chandail orange est un recueil unique en son genre rassemblant les témoignages de Phyllis Webstad et de ses proches. Les lecteurs auront l’occasion d’y prendre intimement connaissance de la vie avant, pendant et après le pensionnat. Dans ce livre, les Survivants et les Survivants intergénérationnels partagent avec nous leurs récits de façon authentique, dans leurs propres mots. Phyllis Webstad est une Survivante des pensionnats et la fondatrice du mouvement de la Journée du chandail orange. Phyllis a sélectionné ces récits avec soin pour permettre aux Canadiens de s’éduquer et de mieux comprendre les effets dévastateurs du système des pensionnats. Ceux et celles qui liront ce livre seront sensibilisés aux nombreux défis auxquels font face bien des peuples autochtones du Canada. Cette prise de conscience s’accompagnera d’un apprentissage et d’un désapprentissage, d’une compréhension et d’une acceptation, qui mèneront à leur tour au changement. Phyllis espère que tous les Canadiens honoreront les vies et les expériences des Survivants et de leurs familles en découvrant ce qui se trouve Derrière l’histoire du chandail orange.

Read the bestselling children’s book Every Child Matters in Secwepemctsín, the Shuswap language. Approved by the author, Phyllis Webstad, and translated by Tracy Thomas, with the assistance of Secwépemc (Shuswap) Elder Rose Wilson, to ensure cultural safety and authenticity. With the intention to assist in language preservation while making cultural stories more accessible to Indigenous Peoples, this series of translated books promote the learning of Indigenous languages for all ages with the help of popular and familiar stories. Learn the meaning behind the phrase, Every Child Matters(™). Phyllis Webstad offers insights into this heartfelt movement which honours the history and resiliency of Indigenous Peoples on Turtle Island and moves us all forward on a path toward Truth and Reconciliation. If you’re a Residential School Survivor or an Intergenerational Survivor — you matter. For the children who didn’t make it home — you matter. The child inside every one of us matters. Every Child Matters.

Read the bestselling children’s book Today is Orange Shirt Day in Secwepemctsín, the Shuswap language. Approved by the author, Phyllis Webstad, and translated by Tracy Thomas, with the assistance of Secwépemc (Shuswap) Elder Rose Wilson, to ensure cultural safety and authenticity. With the intention to assist in language preservation while making cultural stories more accessible to Indigenous Peoples, this series of translated books promote the learning of Indigenous languages for all ages with the help of popular and familiar stories. A first conversation about the importance of Orange Shirt Day and what little ones can expect to see and do on Orange Shirt Day, a day recognized annually on September 30th in Canada and a Federal Statutory Holiday since 2021, also known as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

Read the bestselling children’s book With Our Orange Hearts in Secwepemctsín, the Shuswap language. Approved by the author, Phyllis Webstad, and translated by Tracy Thomas, with the assistance of Secwépemc (Shuswap) Elder Rose Wilson, to ensure cultural safety and authenticity. With the intention to assist in language preservation while making cultural stories more accessible to Indigenous Peoples, this series of translated books promote the learning of Indigenous languages for all ages with the help of popular and familiar stories. As a young child, your little world can be full of big feelings. In this book, Phyllis Webstad, founder of Orange Shirt Day, tells readers how sharing her story with the world helped her to process her feelings. This true story encourages young children to open their hearts when others share their feelings and be more comfortable sharing their own feelings, too.