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The Orange Shirt Story By Phyllis Webstad

Virtual Storytime

Join us for a virtual storytime to commemorate the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation to remember the victims of the Canadian residential school system. All ages. Please Register.

Orange Shirt Day (September 30) is a day when we honor the Indigenous children who were sent away to residential schools in Canada. Join us for a virtual story time as we read "The Orange Shirt story" by Phyllis Webstad, which is based around her real life experiences as a residential school survivor. She tells the story of a young Phyllis, whose grandmother had bought her a new orange shirt for her first day at St. Joseph's Mission residential school. When Phyllis got to school, they took away her clothes, including her new shirt. It was never returned.

By listening to the stories and experiences of Indigenous people, we can further honour and bring awareness to the victims and survivors of Residential schools and the importance of reflecting on that part of our country's history.

Meeting Details:
 
We will be using Webex to host this Guelph Public Library virtual program. Webex is a video conferencing tool that allows people to meet together online. You can join a Webex meeting from your computer, mobile device, or a tablet. Learn more here on how to join a Webex meeting.
 
You will receive an event link through your email the day of the program. You will require this link to join the program. 

If you have any questions please contact Library Programmer, Julia at sp@guelphpl.ca. 
 
By participating in this program, you acknowledge that you accept and agree to Guelph Public Library’s Standard of Acceptable Behaviour.

Alternative formats are available as per the Accessibility per Ontarians Act by contacting Library Communications at 519-824-6220 extension 239.

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