Orange Shirt Day
The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation honours the children lost and the survivors of residential schools. Acknowledging the painful history and ongoing impacts of residential schools is a vital part of the reconciliation process. Not only for survivors, but as well as families and Indigenous communities.
Orange Shirt Day is a grassroots Indigenous initiative, honouring those who endured residential schools and remembering those lost. The day is connected to the experiences of Phyllis Webstad, a Northern Secwpemc (Shuswap) from the Stswecem’c Xgat’tem First Nation (Canoe Creek Indian Band). The young Indigenous student arrived for her first day of school wearing a new orange shirt, which was taken from her. It's now a symbol of taking away Indigenous culture and freedom.
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Indigenous Books on Truth and Reconciliation for Children We've created a curated collection of children's titles available to borrow at a branch near you. These books can help young ones to learn about the experiences endured by Indigenous peoples at Residential Schools in Canada. Explore our catalogue and place your hold
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Truth and Reconciliation books for Adults Learn about the history of colonialism and racism in Canada, its impact today on Indigenous people, and how we all can take steps to move forward together. Discover these titles and more in RWL’s catalogue. |
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Indigenous Author Series Visit our streaming platform, Niche Academy to view our three-part series, created in 2021, featuring celebrated Indigenous Authors sharing their stories, voices, and experiences.
Watch Indigenous Author Series
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Healing of the Seven Generations NFB films about the tragic impact of residential schools in Canada. |
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