Orange Shirt Day occurs every year on September 30. It grew out of Phyllis (Jack) Webstad’s story of having her shiny new orange shirt taken away on her first day of residential school. Today, it is a national initiative for First Nations, local governments, schools, and communities to come together in the spirit of reconciliation and hope for generations of children to come. Wear your orange shirt to remind everyone that Every Child Matters, and check out our related staff-picked lists in the links below to learn more.

Related links

Orange Shirt Day: Videos and resources to support education.

Kids Booklist: Indigenous Reads for 2021

Adult Booklist: Orange Shirt Day Reads for Adults

Adult Booklist: Will You Be Wearing Your Orange Shirt Today?

Adult Booklist: Indigenous Writers to Read

Adult Booklist: Indigenous Voices - Staff Non-Fiction Picks

Adult Booklist: Indigenous Books, Podcasts & Films

Teen Booklist: Orange Shirt Day

Teen Booklist: Featured Picks by Indigenous Authors