On Friday, September 29th we are encouraging all FES staff and students to wear orange in recognition of the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation.
Since 2013, Orange Shirt Day has taken place annually in September to promote awareness about residential schools and honour the Indigenous children that were sent to them. The day is inspired by Residential School Survivor, Phyllis Webstad’s, story of having her shiny, new orange shirt that was bought by her grandmother taken away from her on her first day at residential school as a six-year-old. Every year, people are encouraged to wear orange shirts in the spirit of healing and solidarity. Events are held across Canada to create discussions around the effects of residential schools and reaffirm that Every Child Matters.
