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Bring Phyllis Webstad into Your
Classroom/School/District Digitally
Bring Phyllis Webstad into YourClassroom/School/District Digitally
The circle of learning presents…
Phyllis Webstad, a founder member of Orange Shirt Day, the owner of her orange shirt story and a leader in Truth and Reconciliation comes to you in a digital subscription curriculum-based online educational program.
Phyllis has created her own online classroom teaching her story and educating students about Orange Shirt Day and National Day of Truth and Reconciliation. Having your students sit down with Phyllis in a beautiful, intimate, heartfelt and enlightening way is truly a beautiful experience.
Educator: Phyllis Webstad, Member of the Secwépemc
Launch Date: September 4th, 2025
What users experience in the course
- Online Interactive Activities
- Full School Assembly Video
- Over 20 Videos of Phyllis’s Truth-Telling
- Accompanying Lesson Plans
- Videos of Phyllis Reading Her Books
- Multiple Logins for Students
Phyllis’s course contains:
Introduction to Phyllis Webstad
Juxinok
Grans Lifestyle
Fishing Down by the River
Residential Schools in the Family
Impacts of Residential Schools


Phyllis Turning 6 years old
Life at Residential School
Phyllis at Residential School
300 Sleeps
Impacts of Residential Schools


The Start of Orange Shirt Day
Purpose of Orange Shirt Day
How to Participate in Orange Shirt Day
Orange Shirts
Did Phyllis Get Her Orange Shirt Back


How to Participate in Orange Shirt Day
Making Your Own Orange Shirt
Artwork Ideas
Teachers Resources
Book Readings by Phyllis:
- “Phyllis’ Orange Shirt”
- “Today is Orange Shirt Day”
- “Every Child Matters”
- “The Orange Shirt Story”
- “With Our Orange Hearts”


Phyllis Webstad
Phyllis Webstad is Northern Secwépemc (Shuswap) from the Stswecem’c Xget’tem First Nations (people of the Fraser River). She comes from mixed Secwepemc and Scottish heritage. Phyllis was born in Dog Creek, 640 km from Vancouver, BC.
Today, Phyllis is a mother, has one son, a step-son and give grandchildren, is a founding member and CEO of the Orange Shirt Society, and tours the country telling her story and raising awareness about the impacts of the residential school system. She is the author of the bestselling family book The Orange Shirt Story, including a colouring & activity kids book. She has been featured on CTV, Global TV News and The National and has spoken at numerous events across Canada.
What are the plans available?
Frequently Asked Questions
Access codes are unique login identifiers provided to students. They protect student privacy by using fictional names instead of real names within the system. Each student receives their own access code, which allows them to log in and track their progress on activities in the program. The code is what is used to track the progress and the completion of different activities within the system.
You will receive immediate access to the website platform after completing your purchase.
Yes, the subscription requires an annual payment. Upon renewal, new access codes are issued, and previously issued access codes will no longer be valid.
Teachers are provided with a dashboard that displays their available licenses, both those already assigned and those that are unassigned. The system automatically generates usernames (for example, “Panda42”), and the access codes serve as the passwords. Teachers then distribute these usernames and corresponding access codes to their students.
The assembly video and lesson plan is available from the dashboard for school administrators purchasing the School-Wide or District Plans.
Once you purchase the Parent/Homeschooler Plan, you’ll have access to a dashboard. This dashboard allows you to manage your five licenses. You can assign unique access codes to each of your children or students. The system also automatically generates usernames (like “Panda42”). You’ll simply provide each child with their assigned username and their access code to log in and start learning.
The website and all course materials can be accessed on any device with an internet browser. While online activities are optimized for desktops, laptops, and tablets, they will also function on smartphones.
Yes, internet access is required to interact with the website and access the videos and online activities. While some resources can be downloaded for offline use, an internet connection is necessary for the full program experience.
Technical support is available through our ticket system Monday to Friday, from 8 am to 5 pm. Submit a support ticket via the website, and our team will respond within one business day.
Student privacy and data security are paramount. Our system does not store any personally identifiable information about students. Instead, unique access codes, paired with automatically generated usernames (e.g., “Panda42”), are used for login. These codes allow students to access activities and track their progress without revealing their real names or other personal details. We employ various modern security measures to protect our website and prevent unauthorized access to the platform and access codes.
We are committed to providing a high-quality viewing experience. Therefore, we utilize Vimeo, a leading video streaming platform, to ensure consistent, reliable, and high-resolution playback of all video content within the program.
Need more information? Contact us by phone: 1-877-422-0212 or email: info@medicinewheelpublishing.com.
Circle of Learning is a partnership between Medicine Wheel Publishing and PathWise Solutions, an Indigenous-owned initiative.