Orange Shirt Day
Why do we wear Orange September 30th?
What is Phyllis special story about?
Her first day at residential school and losing her orange shirt
What does every child matters mean?
every child is important and deserves love and respect
Name one traditional Indigenous activity or game
Lacrosse, snow-snake, traditional dancing, storytelling.
What can you say to someone wearing an orange shirt?
Thank you for remembering or Every Child Matters
True or False ? The Orange shirt is a symbol to remember the kids that went to residential schools
True
How old was Phyllis when she went to residential school for the first time?
6 years old
What is one thing residential schools tried to take away from indigenous children?
Their language, culture or traditions
What does the eagle feather often symbolize in indigenous culture?
Respect, honour and truth
Name one way to show kindness to a classmate who is learning about Orange Shirt Day
listen carefully, be patient, and include them in activies
What happened to Phylils's orange shirt when she went to residential school?
It was taken away from her and she never got it back
Who gave Phyllis her orange shirt?
Her grandmother
What do we call the group of people who are the first peoples of Canada?
Indigenous People (First Nations, Inuit, Metis
Why is the drum important for many indigenous ceremonies?
What can we do in class to remember the children who went residential schools?
Make posters, write messages, have a moment of silence, read stories
Orange reminds us to show two things:
H____ and C____
Hope and Care
What year did Orange Shirt Day first begin?
2013
Name one way we can show respect for indigenous cultures today?
Listen to stories, learn their traditions, celebrate their languages
Name one land acknowledgement phrase we might say at the start of a gathering
We honour and thank the indigenous Peoples who land we are on
How can we share what we have learned about Orange Shirt Day with others?
Tell our families, make art, put up displays
Name one feeling Phyliss had when her orange shirt got taken away?
sad, lonely scared and hurt
To honor all the children who went to residential schools and to learn from the past so it never happens again.
Learning from the past and working together for fairness and respect.
What is one other indigenous symbol we might see on Orange Shirt Day?
Medicine wheel, tipi, animals like the bear or wolf, feathers, beaded art work
Why is it important to listen to indigenous voices and stories?
So we can learn the truth and show respect for their experiences