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Phyllis's Orange Shirt

by Phyllis Webstad

A personal story behind Orange Shirt Day

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AlbakiReads Editorial

A personal story behind Orange Shirt Day

Phyllis Webstad recounts going to Residential School at age six, when the orange shirt her Granny had bought for her was taken away and never returned. Her account connects that childhood experience with Orange Shirt Day and its message, “Every Child Matters,” giving the observance a personal point of reference. The book brings together a child’s memory, the loss of a meaningful garment, and a day of remembrance shared by First Nations and non-First Nations peoples.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 4–8 exploring Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island through nonfiction
  • Families and educators introducing Orange Shirt Day and its significance
  • Readers seeking a personal account connected to Residential Schools

Themes

Residential SchoolsOrange Shirt DayRemembranceFamily and childhood

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Book overview

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.

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