Orange Shirt Day
What day do we commemorate Orange Shirt Day?
September 30
Why were there Residential Schools?
They wanted the First Nations People to be more European like and Christian.
Did the government ever apologize for this?
Yes 2008, Stephen Harper PM
Who in our class once lived in The Netherlands?
Robert
What is Thanksgiving all about?
Being grateful for family and friends, big dinner, holiday! :)
What is another name for the day that commemorates Orange Shirt Day (holiday).
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
How did some children die in the residential schools?
Froze (trying to run away); disease, fire, hunger, abuse.
What was the famous movie I recommended students watch regarding Residential Schools?
Indian Horse
Who in our class works in the Insurance Business?
Iryna
What Day is Thanksgiving?
October 13, 2025
What was the name of the Drummer we listened to on Orange Shirt Day?
John
What were 3 types of abuse suffered by the children in Residential Schools?
Emotional, Mental, Physical, Sexual, Psychological....
How long were there Residential Schools (approximately)
150 years
What is one student in our class that comes from Brazil?
Carolina and Ingrid?
Name 2 important parts of Thanksgiving Dinner.
Gratitude, Family, Friends, Turkey, Cranberry Sauce, Stuffing.
Who started 'orange shirt day' (first name) and why?
Phyllis - represented the orange shirt her aunt gave her for school that was taken away by the nun.
What is a residential school?
Full-time school/residence for First Nations children run by the Government and church
What were the students there not allowed to do?
Practice their own language, culture, religion.
What two students are from Iran?
Jila and Maryam
What month is Thanksgiving in the U.S.A.?
4th Thursday in November
What is the slogan of the Orange Shirt Day?
Every child matters.
Who are Canada's First Peoples (3)
First Nations, Metis, Inuit
What were the 3 groups responsible for bringing the Indigenous children to the Residential Schools.
Federal Government, The Church (Catholic) and the RCMP.
What student comes from Vietnam?
Kent
Name 3 things you are grateful for....
Pretty much anything