Each year, September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day. This occasion honours the children who never returned home and the survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities. On this day, it is encouraged to wear an orange shirt as a way to remember the story of Phyllis Webstad, whose orange shirt was taken away from her when she was sent to a residential school at age six. Public commemoration of the tragic history and ongoing impacts of residential schools is a vital component of the reconciliation process.
Drawn in an experimental contemporary style with Indigenous elements by Ojibwe Digital artist and designer, 'Emjee'. This design encapsulates the spirit of the bear: strong and resilient.
By purchasing and wearing these shirts, you can contribute to the ongoing process of healing, understanding, and reconciliation. Wear this shirt at any time to show your solidarity with Indigenous communities.
- 100% Soft & Premium Airlume Ringspun Cotton
- Unisex Sizing
- Designed and Printed in Canada