Every child matters.
School District 79 respectfully acknowledges Orange Shirt Day on September 30th. Please consider these resources as you and your students travel the path of reconciliation.
Physical Resources
The Orange Shirt Story by Phyllis Webstad tells about the author’s experience in Residential School. It is suitable for grades 3-7 and up.
Phyllis’s Orange Shirt is the story rewritten for primary students.
The SD79 Indigenous Education Department has kindly ordered a copy of these books for all schools. Additionally, the DLC has a few copies.
Access the DLC’s online catalogue and search “reconciliation” to find out what other resources you might use in the classroom.
Online Resources
CBC Kids has an informative webpage that includes video of Phyllis Webstad.
Orange Shirt Day — official site
Multi-Grade Resources from FNESC
BCTF Orange Shirt Day Activities (download)
Five Teaching Ideas for Orange Shirt Day
Every Child Matters Facebook Page
Witness Blanket – an Opportunity for critical thinking
CBC article about the Witness Blanket
Also check out the DLC’s Indigenous Education Online Resources page.