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ORANGE SHIRT DAY
The phrase"Every Child Matters"stems from a significant Canadian movement to address the enduring trauma and systemic inequalities Indigenous children face due to the legacy of residential schools.The story is rooted in the experience of Phyllis Webstad, who had her new orange shirt taken away on her first day at a residential school, a symbol of the broader suppression of Indigenous culture and identity."Every Child Matters" is the message behind Orange Shirt Day, observed on September 30th, which aims to raise awareness, honor residential school survivors and their families, and promote reconciliation by acknowledging that all children deserve respect and opportunity.

Behind Every Number, a Lost Child
Over 150,000 Indigenous children were taken from their families and forced into Canada’s residential school system – a system built on erasure, pain, and loss.
Many never came home.
In 2021, the remains of 215 children were uncovered at the site of a former residential school in British Columbia, shocking the nation and awakening a painful truth. Since then, over 1,700 unmarked graves have been discovered at or near seven former residential schools across the country.
These are not just numbers – they are children, stories, and futures that were stolen.
On September 30, we wear orange to remember them, to honor the survivors, and to commit to truth, justice, and reconciliation.
Together in Orange: Honoring Every Child
A simple orange shirt.
A powerful message of truth, healing, and hope.
Every year on September 30th, we wear orange to honor Indigenous children who were taken from their families and placed in residential schools. The orange shirt symbolizes the loss of identity, culture, and childhood - but it also represents the strength and spirit of those who survived.
In this photo, you'll see the heart of the message: smiling faces, united in orange, standing together in solidarity and awareness.
Whether you wear your shirt to remember, to learn, or to show support - you are part of a growing movement toward justice and reconciliation.
🧡 Every child deserves to be seen, heard, and loved. Every child matters.