In honour of Orange Shirt Day as well as Truth and Reconciliation Day I have provided the link to Phyllis’ Story.
Although I could summarize the story for you, I think it is more powerful to go and read the story that is written in Phyllis’ words (as opposed to a settler summarizing what I think the key points are). In preparation for Thursday and Friday, classrooms in our school are starting to have this conversation about what those days really mean. If you are unsure of the origin of the story, why we wear orange or you want to use Phyllis’ authentic words, you can access them here.
Phyllis’ experience is a powerful recollection of power, assimilation, separation and identity.
You can also access additional videos and information detailing the history and purpose.
Friday is not just a day off so make sure to do your research!Link: https://www.orangeshirtday.org/phyllis-story.html
Hello Natascha have you seen her documentary on “Returning Home and Paths to Reconciliation?” I was invited to the premiere in Calgary and it was an incredible story. Shocking, upsetting, but worth the watch. It was powerful to hear how they drew parallels between the salmon run and residential schools. It is not a documentary for students but for adults. It gives you further insight into the tramus that were endured and the impacts for communities today.
https://irshdc.ubc.ca/2021/08/30/returning-home-and-paths-to-reconciliation/
Hi Paula,
I haven’t seen that! Thank you for sharing that resource, I will definitely give it a watch.