Phyllis Webstad’s Orange Shirt Day Program
Phyllis Webstad (née Jack) is Northern Secwépemc (Shuswap) from the Stswecem’c Xget’tem First Nation (Canoe Creek Indian Band). She comes from mixed Secwépemc and Irish/Scottish heritage. She was born in Dog Creek and lives in Williams Lake, BC, Canada.
Because of Phyllis and her story, a simple orange shirt has become a conversation starter and national symbol to honour residential school Survivors and their families. Phyllis is a founding member of Orange Shirt Day. She has received four honorary PhDs for her activism. In January 2025, she was honoured to receive the BC Reconciliation Award. At the time she was presented this award, a new award was announced, the Phyllis Webstad Emerging Leaders Youth Award.
The sessions explore the historical and ongoing impacts of residential schools through guided discussion and customized reflection questions. Phyllis’s storytelling is authentic and deeply human—moving between moments of humour and grief—to help create a deeper understanding of these experiences and their lasting impacts. The program also comes with a personal individual reflection guide designed to ensure the learning is guided and safe.
This four-part Lunch-and-Learn series, featuring the experiences and truth-telling of Phyllis Webstad (founding member of Orange Shirt Day), offers meaningful learning opportunities for any adult.
Pricing
Orange Shirt Day 16+ Individual Adult Course
- For anyone who wants to bring Phyllis digitally to their device.
- Access to your own login and watch from anywhere.
- Including curriculum activities and trackable lessons.
- Includes over 30 videos accompanied with activities.
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