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“September 30th has been declared Orange Shirt Day annually, in recognition of the harm the residential school system did to children’s sense of self-esteem and wellbeing, and as an affirmation of our commitment to ensure that everyone around us matters.” Orange Shirt Day Web Page http://www.orangeshirtday.org/
Orange Shirt Day, established in 2013 by Phyllis Webstad, recognizes the legacy of the Residential Schools System for First Nations, Métis, and Inuit families and communities. By wearing orange, we acknowledge the truths of Residential Schools in Canada, we honour Survivors, and we remember the thousands of children who died, many of them buried in unmarked graves. The Urban Indigenous Education Centre and TDSB honours Orange Shirt by hosting speakers to share their stoies with students, staff and families. Past guests include: David A. Robertson, Phyllis Webstad, Karen Chaboyer. https://www.tdsb.on.ca/indigenouseducation/Home/Events
Resources to Explore
Resources to Explore
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Canada)
About the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Downie Wenjack) Recommended Resources
National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Ontario)
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Toronto)
Aboriginal Peoples Television Network
FNMIEAO Newsletter - September 30
Urban Indigenous Education Centre (TDSB)
Video Resources:
Main Orange Shirt Day website http://www.orangeshirtday.org/
Stolen Children | Residential School Survivors Speak Out (2008)
Search CBC Curio
And more:
See the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation Memorial Map: This map provides a basic overview of the locations of some of the most important sites in the residential school children’s histories.
The Survivors’ Flag - NCTR is an expression of remembrance, meant to honour residential school Survivors and all the lives and communities impacted by the residential school system in Canada. Each element depicted on the flag was carefully selected by Survivors from across Canada, who were consulted in the flag’s creation.
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