The Orange Shirt Story
Why do we wear orange shirts on September 30?
To honour the survivors of residential school, especially those who did not return home
Where is Shubenacadie Residential School Located?
Who in Carolyn's family went to residential school?
Carolyn's dad (Clifton) and his siblings Bryant, Caroline, Marilyn, and Bruce.
What does it mean to be Indigenous?
The first people, original inhabitants or caretakers of this land
Why were Residential Schools created?
To force Indigenous children to forget their culture and adopt white Canadian culture
Who did the little girl live with before she left for Residential School?
Her grand mother
What nation are Muinji'j and her grandparents a part of?
They are Mi'kmaq or l'nu
What languages does Carolyn speak and why?
English and French because their dad went to residential school and forgot how to speak Mi'kmaq
Where did the white-settlers come from?
Europe (England, France, Ireland, Scotland, etc.)
What land are we currently on?
Algonquin
Who wrote the orange shirt story?
Phyllis Webstad
What year did Shubenacadie Residential School close?
1967
What is Carolyn's mom's name?
Indigenous includes First Nations, Metis, and which other group?
Inuit
What does assimilation mean?
How many nights did Phyllis count until she could return home?
300
How do we prevent this from ever happening again?
Education and telling the stories of survivors
Where did Carolyn grow up?
Elsipogtog First Nation, New Brunswick
What are the agreements between First Nations and the Canadian Government called?
Treaties
What year was Canada created?
1867
What is the meaning of the orange shirt?
Phyllis was excited to wear her new shirt to school and it was taken away when her hair was cut, symbolizing the erasure of her culture and people.
What does "Muinji'j mean" in English?
Little bear
Who is Carolyn named after?
Carolyn is named after their aunt Caroline Joan who attended Shubenacadie Residential School
What do Indigenous people call North America?
Turtle Island
How do you say Thank You in Anishinaabemowin?
Miigwetch