National Day for Truth & Reconciliation (Orange Shirt Day) (Sep 30)

A 2.5 minute animated video from CBC Kids News that explains what the word Indigenous means and how we use it.

This short CBC kids article provides images and information about residential schools and Orange Shirt Day. There is an embedded video with Phyllis Webstad's story of her first day of school and her new orange shirt.

This site invites Canadians to plant heart gardens in May and June in remembrance of the children who died in residential schools. Instructions for creating a heart garden are included.

CBC Kids News asked a group of First Nations, Inuit and Métis people to share their thoughts on Sept. 30 and why it’s meaningful to them.

Chief Robert Joseph shares his experience as a residential school survivor and the importance of truth and reconciliation in Canada.

8 short films related to the themes of Orange Shirt Day. Please note that the first film can only be played if your school or school board has a subscription to NFB Campus.

Learn about the history of Orange Shirt Day. You can read Phyllis Webstad's story in her own words, watch her video or other videos about Orange Shirt Day celebrations. There are many valuable resources in the Resources + Ideas section.

Phyllis Webstad presents her memories of Residential schools and the meaning of Orange Shirt Day. This video is appropriate for all grades.

Shannen Koostachin was a brave leader who fought for the rights of First Nations children to go to
safe and comfy schools. Learn more about Shannen by reading these pages.

Spirit Bear has rewritten the TRC's 94 calls to action in a way that is easier for children to understand.

Spirit Bear is off on another adventure! Follow him as he learns about traditional knowledge and Residential Schools from Uncle Huckleberry and his friend, Lak'insxw, before heading to Algonquin territory, where children teach him about Shannen's Dream.

A video that examines the roots of Orange Shirt Day in the residential schools.

Lea Lion reads "When I was Eight" by Christy Jordan-Fenton & Margret Pokiak-Fenton in which a little girl is taken away from her home to go to residential school