Truth and Reconciliation Week

September 26, 2022 - September 30, 2022

"Phyllis Webstad, who attended a residential school in British Columbia in the 1970s, started Orange Shirt Day in 2013. Phyllis was initially excited to go to school and went shopping with her granny to pick out a new outfit for school; she chose a shiny orange shirt. That shirt was taken away from her when she arrived at residential school and was never returned to her. On September 30th Canadians wear an orange shirt to demonstrate the commitment to reconciliation and opening and continuing the dialogue about residential schooling. The slogan for Orange Shirt Day is “Every Child Matters”. This is important as educators focus on what it means to matter and how children matter in our communities." 

This week we will be learning about Truth and taking action towards Reconciliation in many ways. Mrs. Farrell will launch the learning this week by reading Shi-shi-etko (by Nicola Campbell) during LIVE with Mrs. Farrell. All students will have the opportunity to do the Memory Bag lesson. During the week, students will also have several other learning opportunities to explore Truth and Reconciliation. We will formally acknowledge the week on Thursday, September 29th during the Orange Shirt Day assembly. 

At Capilano, we remind everyone to wear orange shirts on Thursday!

Source and More Information: OrangeShirtDay​