Orange Shirt Society

Creating awareness about the intergenerational impacts of residential schools, the concept of #EveryChildMatters and supporting reconciliation

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TW: Indian Residential Schools

We extend our deepest sympathies to theʕaaḥuusʔath (Ahousaht) First Nation as they release the preliminary findings of their search for unmarked graves and missing children from the 2 former residential schools in their territory.

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The Hope for Wellness hotline is also available to call, or chat online at 1-855-242-3310

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TW: Indian Residential Schools

We extend our deepest sympathies to theʕaaḥuusʔath (Ahousaht) First Nation as they release the preliminary findings of their search for unmarked graves and missing children from the 2 former residential schools in their territory.

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If you or someone you know is struggling with todays release, you are not alone. The National Indian Residential School Crisis Line is available to provide support for survivors and intergenerational survivors. Call the 24 hour crisis line at 1-866-925-4419.

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We stand in solidarity with Ahousaht, and send strength and prayers for the challenging days ahead in navigating this period of mourning. Ahousaht has our unwavering support as they work to find their children who never came home🧡

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🎨✨ CALLING ALL K-12 ARTISTS! ✨🎨

In partnership with @TolkoIndustries, we're thrilled to announce our #OrangeShirtDayContest, where YOU can create next year’s design for #OrangeShirtDay!

HOW TO ENTER

Read the rules at: https://t.co/xtP74Qv0DQ

Contest ends January 31

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As we approach Orange Shirt Day, it’s important to understand its history.

The orange shirt refers to the new shirt that Phyllis Webstad was gifted from her grandmother for her first day at St. Joseph’s Mission Residential School in B.C. #OrangeShirtDay #TRW2023 1/2

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We’ve partnered with Indigenous artists and communities across the country to observe and reflect on tomorrow’s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

Here’s a look at the incredible logos featured around the #CFL in Week 17: 🧡

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As we commemorate this year’s #OrangeShirtDay, we invite you to join us for more awareness activities all week! 🧡 https://t.co/lVadiMZSUC

#EveryChildMatters #OrangeShirtDay #September30 #NDTR #TruthAndReconciliation #Reconciliation

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Days 1 & 2 recap of the 10th Annual #OrangeShirtDay events in Williams Lake:

Day 1 - Events launch with an opening ceremony, lighting of a sacred fire and shared songs.

Day 2 - SD27 students joined us for a day of awareness activities and impactful speeches & presentations.

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We’re honoured to be collaborating with @sotcs604, @sotcs_housing and @new_westminster to unveil this crosswalk. It is a powerful reminder of the legacy of residential schools, and the children who never made it home.

#EveryChildMatters #OrangeShirtDay #September30 #NDTR

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Couldn't agree more! This is the perfect way to start the day in Secwepemc territory

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What a way to start the day off, sunrise sweat! Thank you @Williesellars for the incredible experience of the sweat lodge, truly honoured! 🙏 🥵@rogers @canucks @canucksalumni @orangeshirtsociety @orangejerseyproject #everychildmatters #orangeshirtday #weareallcanucks #teamrogers

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Phyllis Webstad from Orange Shirt Society was talking about her new book on CTV Calgary news with Jefferson Humphreys. Such an honor to be able to speak with CTV News.

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We’re super happy to celebrate this moment at Orange Shirt Society, and all her staff and board members stand by her during this fantastic moment in history.

 Photos Credit – Mary Gerges (A Board Member of Orange Shirt Society)

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Orange Shirt Society would like to take a moment to recognize Phyllis Mabel Jack-Webstad, who has bestowed an Honorary Doctorate of Laws degree on Thursday, June 8, 2023, at the Justice Institute of British Columbia. This is said to be the first time in over 40 years of

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Justice Institute of British Columbia that they included First Nations traditions in their ceremony, and we couldn’t be happier for Phyllis.

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Happy Indigenous People's Day - we hope you take this time to heal, learn and grow together as a society as we better understand the stories of all Indigenous People on Turtle Island. 🧡 #indigenouspeoplesday #2023 #JUNE21ST

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Orange Shirt Day Donation Contest Winner 🏆 Congratulations again to Shannon Stephaniuk 🧡

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Happy Indigenous People's Month 🧡