Educator Resources

Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation provide important opportunities for schools to learn, reflect, and honour Survivors and the children who never returned home. But reconciliation doesn't end on September 30. For educators, some of the most meaningful work can happen in the ordinary moments throughout the school year: the books we choose, the perspectives we include, the questions we encourage students to ask, and the relationships we build. An

September 30 is Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation — a time to honour Survivors, remember the children who never returned home, and reflect on the ongoing impacts of the residential school system. Orange Shirt Day grew from the experience of Phyllis Webstad, whose new orange shirt was taken from her when she attended residential school as a child. Her story has become a powerful reminder that Every Child Matters. For schools and educators, Sept