The true story of Phyllis Webstad and her orange shirt that started the "Orange Shirt Day - Every Child Matters" movement.
When Phyllis Webstad (nee Jack) turned six, she went to Residential School for the first time. On her first day at school, she wore a shiny orange shirt that her Granny had bought for her, but when she got to the school, it was taken away from her and never returned. This is the true story of Phyllis and her orange shirt. It is also the true story of Orange Shirt Day (an important day of remembrance for First Nations and non-First Nations peoples).
Medicine Wheel Publishing is committed to sharing diverse voices and perspectives, creating a platform for stories that celebrate Indigenous cultures and inspire understanding and respect among readers of all ages.
| ISBN: | 9781989122242 |
| Publication date: | 17th October 2019 |
| Author: | Phyllis Webstad |
| Illustrator: | Brock Nicol |
| Publisher: | Medicine Wheel Publishing |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 24 pages |
| Genres: |
Children’s / Teenage general interest: Biography and autobiography |
The true story of Phyllis Webstad and her orange shirt that started the "Orange Shirt Day - Every Child Matters" movement. When Phyllis Webstad (nee Jack) turned six, she went to Residential School for the first time. On her first day at school, she wore a shiny orange shirt that her Granny had bought for her, but when she got to the school, it was taken away from her and never returned.
Phyllis's Orange Shirt features in the following genres: Children’s / Teenage general interest: Biography and autobiography
Hardback. Not Available.
Phyllis's Orange Shirt was written by Phyllis Webstad and published by Medicine Wheel Publishing
Phyllis's Orange Shirt has 24 pages