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  Orange Shirt Day

2018 ORANGE SHIRT DAY EVENTS

CANADA

Alberta

Contact Name
Terri-Lynn Fox

Email
terrilynn.f@btdh.ca

Phone Number
403.737.3883

Event Name
Orange Shirt Day - Walk and Honouring of Survivors

Date and Time
September 28, 2018 at 9:00am to 4:00pm

Location
Blood Tribe
Standoff
Standoff, Alberta Canada T0L 1Y0

Other info
We are h osting an open educational session on history of Indian Residential Schools. We are also going to be sharing the Indian Horse movie for community members. And we will finish with the Orange Shirt Day--Walk, Honouring, and Feast with Blood Tribe members.




Contact Name
Harold Horsefall

Email
harold.horsefall@calgary.ca

Phone Number
403-510-0147

Event Name
Orange Shirt Day in Calgary

Date and Time
Monday, October 1 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Location
800 Macleod Trail
Calgary, Alberta T2P 2M5




Contact Name
Rachel Hoof

Email
rachel.hoof@cjhs.ca

Phone Number
403-331-7298

Event Name
Orange Shirt Day


Date and Time
September 28, 2018 @ 10:00 - 11:00

Location
Calgary John Howard Society 
917 - 9th Avenue
Calgary, Alberta Canada T2G 0S5

Other info
Sunrise Smudge by Blackfo ot Elder
Survivor sharing her healing journey
light refreshments
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​Contact Name
Bruce Buruma


Email
Bruce.Buruma@rdpsd.ab.ca 


Phone Number
403-342-3708


Event Name
Westpark Middle School - Education Minister's visit


Date and Time
Friday, Sept. 28, 2018, 9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.


Location
Westpark Middle School
3310 55 Street
Red Deer, Alberta Canada T4N 4N1


Other info
The Alberta Education Minister, David Eggen is visiting Westpark Middle School to commemorate Orange Shirt Day and to recognize how First Nations, Métis and Inuit teachings, culture and history has become woven into the everyday fabric within Westpark Middle School and Red Deer Public Schools.



British Columbia

Contact Name
Jerome Beauchamp

Email
info@orangeshirtday.org

Event Name
Orange Shirt Day Celebration

Date and Time
September 26th, 2018

Location
Williams Lake, BC

Other info
Orange Shirt Day Agenda 
Williams Lake - Boitanio Park Amphitheatre
10am
  1. Master of Ceremonies -Jerome Beauchamp
  2. Welcome to the Secwepemc Traditional Territory  & Opening Prayer and Song – Virginia Gilbert
  3. Moment of Silence
  4. 2018 Indspire Culture, Heritage, and Spirituality Award Winner & Elder Cecelia DeRose
  5. Provincial Guest Speaker - MLA Donna Barnett
  6. Municipal Guest Speaker - Mayor of WL Walt Cobb
  7. Cariboo Regional District Guest Speaker – Chair Margo Wagner
  8. Trustee Guest Speaker- Brice O’Neal
  9. School District #27 Superintendent Guest Speaker - Mark Wintjes
  10. Secwepemc, Tsilhoqot’in, Dakelh Chiefs 
  11. Drumming Cheryl Chapman & Mike Ratasket
Additional Activities Taking Place
            Smudge Bowl – Denisiqi Services Society
            Membership Registration – Cora Fraleigh
            Group Art Project – Dancing Water Lulua



Contact Name
Jerome Beauchamp

Email
info@orangeshirtday.org

Event Name
Orange Shirt Day Celebration

Date and Time
September 26th, 2018

Location
100 Mile House, BC

Other info
Orange Shirt Day Celebrations 
100 Mile House – Lumberman’s Park, Ball Diamond
1pm
  1. Master of Ceremonies - Jerome Beauchamp
  2. Welcome to the Secwepemc Traditional Territory - Councilor Canim Lake Band
  3. Moment of Silence
  4. 2018 Indspire Culture, Heritage, & Spirituality Award Winner & Elder Cecelia DeRose
  5. Provincial Guest Speaker – Beverly Marks
  6. Municipal Guest Speaker Mayor Mitch Campsell
  7. Trustee Guest Speaker - Tanya Gunther
  8. School District #27 Superintendent - Mark Wintjes
  9. Drumming Eliza Archie School
  10. Hand Drumming Canim Lake Band 


Contact Name
Leah Lychowyd

Email
llychowyd@selkirk.ca

Phone Number
250-365-7292 ext. 21477

Event Name
Orange Shirt Day

Date and Time
Thursday September 27th 4-7pm & Friday September 28th 10:30-1pm

Location
Selkirk College - Castlegar campus
Sentinel room 113
Castlegar, BC V1N 4L3

Other info
In observance of Orange Shirt Day, join us on September 27th in a screening of Indian Horse, a powerful film adaption of Richard Wagamese's award-winning novel. Orange shirts are available for purcahse and all proceeds will go to our Selkirk College Elder's Program. Limited space available, reserving a space is encouraged. No cost to attend - students, staff, and faculty are all welcome. For more information please contact llychowyd@selkirk.ca

Friday September 28th
Orange Shirt Day Info Table
The Pit - 10:30-1pm
Castlegar Campus




Contact Name
Shannon MacKay

Email
shannon.mackay@unbc.ca

Phone Number
250-960-5329

Event Name
Orange Shirt Day at UNBC

Date and Time
Wed Sep 26 and Fri Sep 28

Location
UNBC Prince George Campus
3333 University Way
Prince George, BC Canada V2N 4Z9

Other info
Wed Sep 26
11am - Screening of documentary First Contact https://www.unbc.ca/events/48330/first-contact-documentary-screening

Fri Sep 28 
10am -2pm Interactive informational table in the Bentley hallway

9am, 10am, 11am in the Gathering Place (5-123) - Screening of documentary North Boys

11:30am - campus-wide group photo of everyone wearing orange shirts - meet in the Wintergarden

12pm and 2pm in the Gathering Place (5-123) - Screening of documentary The Secret Path
https://www.unbc.ca/events/48319/orange-shirt-day-activities

Evening - UNBC Residences - Orange Shirt Day activities (details tbd)




Contact Name
Lorenzo Schober

Email
lschober@museumofvancouver.ca

Phone Number
6047305309

Event Name
Orange Shirt Day at MOV

Date and Time
Sunday, September 30th, 10am to 5pm

Location
Museum of Vancouver
1100 Chestnut Street 
Vancouver, British Columbia Canada V6J3J9

Other info
Wear an orange shirt to remember the legacy of residential schools, and to show your support for a reconciled future. On Sunday, Sept 30th, 2018 show us your orange shirt and receive complimentary admission to Museum of Vancouver. Shirts available for purchase at Lattimer Gallery & Gifts @ MOV!




Contact Name
Lorraine Powell

Email
lpowell@sd61.bc.ca

Phone Number
2505922486

Event Name
Lorraine Powell

Date and Time
September 16th 2018

Location
Willows Elementary School 
Victoria, BC Canada V8R5Y2




Saskatchewan

Contact Name
Kim Ali

Email
kimali@onpurpose.ca

Phone Number
3062208077

Event Name
Kim Ali

Date and Time
September 30 - 8 AM

Location
Saskatoon - River Landing
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Canada S7K 1N7

Other info
The EY River Run Classic has partnered with the Indigenous community in Saskatoon to celebrate Orange Shirt Day together. Our orange race t-shirts are emblazoned with the message "All Children Matter" A group of survivors will participate in the walk, and members of Saskatchewan Aboriginal Track and Field , many of them children of survivors, will participate in the race as well. First Nations drummers will signal the start of the race after a blessing and words from Elder Eugene Arcand. Post race food includes bannock, jam and tea. We've included a family event so families can participate together. 
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Manitoba

Contact Name
River Steele Guillas

​Email

guillasr@myumanitoba.ca

Phone Number

(204)801-8748

Event Name
Orange Shirt Day

Date and Time

September 28, 2018

Location
Atrium of Helen Glass Centre for Nursing
99 Curry Place
University of Manitoba, Manitoba Canada R3T 2M6

Other info

On behalf of First Nations, Inuit Nations, and Metis Nations, the Nursing Students Association (NSA) is facilitating the 2018 Orange Shirt Day. We use time and space on Orange Shirt Day to build on the work of the University of Manitoba’s Statement of Apology and Reconciliation to Indian Residential School (IRS) Survivors. As the Indigenous Student Coordinator, I invite you to attend our ceremony on September 28, 2018. We start at 10:00, and at 10:30 in the atrium of Helen Glass Centre (HGC), Elder Carl Stone will begin ceremony to open communication between the People and the Spirit World. We welcome you to wear an orange t-shirt and march with us from HGC, past Migizii Agamik, to the National Research Centre for Truth and Reconciliation (NRCTR). Once our pledge is taken at NRCTR, we return to HGC around 11:50 for Elder Marlene Kayseas to speak, a cultural performance piece, and a feast for all participants. 

Orange Shirt Day is held on or around September 30 across Canada. This day was conceptualized by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission during the gathering of statements from 7,000 IRS survivors. Orange Shirt Day commemorates the traumatic story of Phyllis Jack Webstad, a survivor recalling her first day at a residential school, proudly wearing an orange shirt gifted from her grandmother. She recalls the orange shirt being forcibly removed, never allowed to wear it again. “Every Child Matters – Orange Shirt Day” is the time to expand our understanding and community dialogue around the historical events that traumatized (and continue to influence) interactions between Indigenous Peoples and public servants. Only through facilitating collaborative environments can we lead our communities to create and introduce changes, suitable for all humans, in a culturally-safe way.

I respectfully ask all in attendance to observe Indigenous Ceremonial Protocols during this day. This includes, but is not limited to; Ribbon Skirts worn to symbolize respect for the Circle of Life; Moccasins/Mukluks worn to symbolize committed reductions in our impact on Mother Earth; Colours and Symbols worn to symbolize diversity, differentiation, and celebration amongst Nations; Smudging Protocols to be followed; and offerings of respect during recollection of genocidal traumas.


Ontario


Contact Name

Theresa Coburn

Email
theresa_coburn@bgcdsb.org

Phone Number
519-374-5696

Event Name
Bruce Grey Catholic District School Board

Date and Time
September 28th, full day

Location
Sacred Heart High School
450 Robinson Street
Walkerton, Ontario Canada N0G 2V0

Other info
I would like to purchase t-shirts for our event, enough for our senior administration, Indigenous Allies, Learning Partners and trustees. I would also then like to have the ability to have staff order shirts following the event. Any additional information you can provide that I can offer to staff (all board staff) would be greatly appreciated. 




Contact Name
Carole Bennett

Email
carolebennett@sympatico.ca

Phone Number
416-255-4389

Event Name
Orange Shirt Day in worship

Date and Time
Sunday, September 30, 9:30 & 11:15 am

Location
Islington United Church
25 Burnhamthorpe Road
Toronto, ON Canada M9A 1G9




Contact Name
Darlene Angeconeb

Email
darlene@equaywuk.ca

Phone Number
807-737-2214

Event Name
Walk for Orange Shirt Day

Date and Time
Thurs Sept 27, 10am

Location
Frog Rapids
to the Tourist Information Centre
Sioux Lookout, Ontario Canada P8T 1C4

Other info
A Commemorative Wal k from Frog Rapids to the Travel Info Centre, followed by speeches and an opportunity for sharing stories.
Sponsored by the Mayor's Committee for Truth and Reconciliation and Equay-wuk (Women's Group). For more information, contact Darlene Angeconeb (807) 737-2214.






Contact Name
Negar Shayan

Email
negar.shayan@utschools.ca

Phone Number
4165555555

Event Name
University of Toronto Schools Orange Shirt Day

Date and Time
September 19, 9-4pm
​
Location
University of Toronto Schools
Toronto, ON M5R2T1




Contact Name
Andrew Zawadzki

Email
andrew.z.zawadski@td.com

Phone Number
416-415-0259

Event Name
general inquiry

Date and Time
general inquiry

Location
Toronto
Toronto, Ontario M5J 2W4



Contact Name
Brenda Relf

Email
Brenda.Relf@ontario.ca

Phone Number
416 585-6243

Event Name
Blanket Excersise

Date and Time
October 1

Location
Toronto
Toronto, Ontario Canada M5S 1E2





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Submitted Information:
Contact Name
Beverley Madigan


Email
Beverley.Madigan@blythacademy.com


Phone Number
519-204-6016


Event Name
Orange Shirt Day


Date and Time
November 1, 2018, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 a.m.


Location
Blyth Cademy London
441 Ridout Street North
London, Ontario Canada N5X 2R9


Other info
Remem bering the legacy of residential schools and in support of a reconciled future, our Blyth Academy London Learning community will be participating in 2018 Orange Shirt Day.
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The Orange Shirt Society was formed in Williams Lake by the founders of Orange Shirt Day to encourage and support communities to recognize Orange Shirt Day
and to support reconciliation events and activities. Our goal is to create
awareness of the individual, family and community inter-generational impacts of
Indian Residential Schools through Orange Shirt Day activities, and to promote the concept of "Every Child Matters".
To contact Orange Shirt Society in Williams Lake, BC email:  info@orangeshirtday.org

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