Orange Shirt Day is recognized across Canada annually
on September 30. This date is significant as it is the approximate date that
children would be taken to residential school. September 30 also marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
History of Orange
Shirt Day
Orange Shirt Day was started by Phyllis Webstad, who
is Northern Secwpemc (Shuswap) from the Stswecem’c Xgat’tem First Nation, to
honour and recognize all those who attended a residential school because she
believes, “Every Child Matters.” Read more about Phyllis' Story (French translations available).
Phyllis Webstad has published
a primary book to complement her book, The Orange Shirt
Story.
