EveryChildMatters_Crosswalk

Every Child Matters Crosswalk Committee is working with the City of Kitchener and orange shirt society to install a thermoplastic crosswalk in Victoria Park.

[SaintTeresaofAvila @avila_saint]

A very special visit from SheenaMerling, Bin-no-g Man-na-doe Quay, Spirit of the Children, who gifted us a beautiful gift - an autographed book by Phyllis Webstad "With Our Orange Hearts" - presented to our Junior Bell Choir and Madame! @ECMCrosswalk @carroll_sheena #WCDSBAwesome

[Region of Waterloo @RegionWaterloo]

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[NEWS] The Region is providing funding for 41 community groups to improve the health and wellbeing of Indigenous, Black, racialized and other communities facing discrimination.
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[Jennifer.staats@wcdsbfnmi @fnmiwcdsb]

I was proud to represent WCDSB at a dinner with Phyllis Webstad, members of the Every Child Matters Crosswalk committee, City of Kitchener employees, Mayor Berry Vrbanovic, MP Mike Morris and Elder Myeengun Henry. Sharing food and building relationships! @WCDSBNewswire

[Berry Vrbanovic @berryonline]

Yesterday, I was honoured to join @myeengun, @carroll_sheena & the @ECMCrosswalk team and many community leaders to welcome Phyllis Webstad, founder & Blair Cunningham of the @OrangeShirtSoc to @CityKitchener! An inspiring afternoon of hope and reconciliation. Miigwetch! (1/2)

[EveryChildMatters_Crosswalk @ECMCrosswalk]

It was an honour to hear Phyllis webstad story
Thank you to all who attended and also donated to the crosswalk in some way. We are truly grateful

[EveryChildMatters_Crosswalk @ECMCrosswalk]

@OrangeShirtSoc Phyllis webstad got to see her first crosswalk in kitchener Ontario today

[EveryChildMatters_Crosswalk @ECMCrosswalk]

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[EveryChildMatters_Crosswalk @ECMCrosswalk]

@Suzie_Taka Sending you positive vibes ✨️ 💛

[EveryChildMatters_Crosswalk @ECMCrosswalk]

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[CityNews Kitchener @CityNewsKIT]

Shoes honouring residential school victims to return to Victoria Park https://t.co/QgOaVLfJWJ

[EveryChildMatters_Crosswalk @ECMCrosswalk]

The shoes have been removed October 4th 2022 as it was there for the month of September to honour
Every child matters crosswalk committee
We will be placing the shoes at Mohawk Institute Residential School later this week. Thank you to all community members

[EveryChildMatters_Crosswalk @ECMCrosswalk]

What can we do beyond orange shirt day
Keep conversation going
Bring awareness to our community
Help each other
#EveryChildMatters

[EveryChildMatters_Crosswalk @ECMCrosswalk]

Truth and reconciliation
September 30th
Showing support in what matters
We all matter
Each and every single one of us is someones child

[EveryChildMatters_Crosswalk @ECMCrosswalk]

Sheena merling speaks to the community
Every child matters

[EveryChildMatters_Crosswalk @ECMCrosswalk]

Coast to coast so many children walked
Today we walked for all children

[EveryChildMatters_Crosswalk @ECMCrosswalk]

September 30th is coming.
• wear orange on September 30th
• attend an honouring ceremony
• answer the 94 Calls to Action from the National Truth and Reconciliation commission
• learn about Residential Schools
• amplify and centre Indigenous voices

[Alexandria J. Winterburn @Winter_Ajay]

#TRC and #OrangeShirtDay events arent just limited to Sept. 30.

Neither is the trauma experienced by #INDIGENOUS peoples.

Supports are available 24/7 if you need them.

Please RT and share.

[Orange Shirt Society @OrangeShirtSoc]

Thank you Vancouver Thunderbirds for wearing Orange Jersey Project hockey jerseys during practices. Wishing you best of luck this hockey season! #OrangeShirtSociety#TruthAndReconciliation