Residential Schools
When did the last residential school close?
The last one closed in 1996
How many kids died from tuberculosis
4,000 out of every 100,000
How old was Phyllis when she attended residential school?
Phyllis had just turned six when she attended residential school in 1973.
What day is orange day shirt on?
Orange shirt day is on September 30th.
How many schools were there operating in Canada in between 1831 and 1996.
There were about 130 residential schools operating in Canada between 1831 and 1996.
How many children passed away in residential schools?
An estimated 6,000 children passed away.
How long did she attend school for?
Phyllis attended school for one year.
Who started Orange shirt day?
Phyllis Webstad started orange shirt day.
How many children attended residential schools?
Approximately 150,000 children attended residential schools.
Why did they cut the children's hair off on the first day of school?
They cut the kids hair on the first day of school in an act of humiliation, because in many different indigenous nations long hair was a symbol of strength and beauty.
Why did Phyllis create orange shirt day?
Phyllis created orange shirt day to honor the indigenous children who were sent to residential school.
When and where did orange shirt day start?
Orange shirt day started in 2013 at William's Lake bc.
Where was the last residential school located?
The last residential school was located in Punnichy, Saskatchewan.
Were children at the schools abused? Give examples.
They were abused physically, verbally and sexually. They were beaten and strapped and even had needles pierced through their tongues for speaking their native languages.
How many and what books have Phyllis written?
Phyllis has published two books called "Orange shirt story" and "Phyllis's orange shirt.
Why is it called Orange shirt day.
Orange shirt day is called this in reference to the orange shirt that Phyllis's grandma gave her on her first day of residential school. However all of her clothes were taken from her when she arrived.