Beyond the Orange Shirt Story

Beyond the Orange Shirt Storyis a unique collection of truths, as told by six generations of Phyllis Webstad's family that will give readers an up-close look at what life was like before, during, and after their Residential School experiences. In this book, Survivors and Intergenerational Survivors share their stories authentically and in their own words. Readers of this book will become more aware of a number of challenges faced by many Indigenous peoples in Canada. With this awareness comes learning and unlearning, understanding, acceptance, and change. Phyllis's hope is that all Canadians honour the lives and experiences of Survivors and their families as we go Beyond the Orange Shirt Story. (FromMedicine Wheel Education)

• Phyllis Webstad reflects on inspiring Orange Shirt Day and starting a movement
• Orange Shirt Day founder writes children's book about residential school experience
• Winnipeg students wear orange shirts to honour residential school survivors
• What is Orange Shirt Day?
• How Phyllis Webstad's 1st day at residential school inspired a movement

Interviews with Phyllis Webstad

The Next Chapter4:12Phyllis Webstad on inspiring Orange Shirt Day

Phyllis Webstad is the founder of Orange Shirt Day, a day that honours Indigenous children who endured the horrors of residential schools. Her picture book, Phyllis's Orange Shirt, tells the story of her first day at residential school.

More about Orange Shirt Day

Orange Shirt Day: A conversation starter and important 'step closer to reconciliation'

4 years ago

Duration 2:20

'It's grown so much because it's not just an Indigenous matter, it's a Canadian issue,' says Mi'kmaq Printing and Design's Deidre Augustine.