Phyllis Webstad, a tribal citizen of the Stswecem’c Xgat’tem First Nation, is a prime example of how one person can make a difference and create an Indigenous movement across North America. Webstad is ...

A documentary about the founder of Orange Shirt Day aims to provide education about the history of residential school survivors — while not re-traumatizing them in the process. Phyllis Webstad's ...

The stories of residential school survivors contribute to the ongoing process of truth, reconciliation and remembrance in Canada. Melissa Ridgen speaks with Phyllis Webstad, who inspired Orange Shirt ...

A society that spreads awareness about the legacy of residential schools will hold a graduation event at BC Place in Vancouver for high school students at the end of the 2025-2026 school year. Phyllis ...

The founder of Orange Shirt Day, Phyllis Webstad, will be recognized with an honorary degree next week, along with Elder Larry Grant, economist Esther Duflo and artist Stan Douglas. The honorary ...

Orange Shirt Day is another name for Truth and Reconciliation Day, in honour of Phyllis Webstad from the Stswecem’c Xget’tem First Nation. As a young girl, she arrived at a residential school only to ...