Phyllis Webstad’s Orange Shirt Day
Lunch-and-Learn 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.
Introduction to the Corporate Program
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 employees.
The sessions explore the historical and ongoing impacts of residential schools through guided discussion and reflection. 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 facilitator’s guide designed to ensure the conversations are guided and safe.
Information on Licensing
If your organisation is interested in licensing a selection of videos for inclusion in your own training materials, please contact us to discuss options.
All programs are customizable and can be adapted to meet the unique needs of your organisation.
Use Your Own LMS
If you have your own Learning Management System, you can deliver the Lunch-and-Learn program directly through your own LMS. Please reach out to learn more.
Pricing for Corporate
Our courses provide opportunities for organizations, corporations, and institutions to engage with Indigenous knowledge, stories, and teachings in respectful and meaningful ways. With flexible delivery options available, we can help you find an approach that aligns with your learning goals and community needs.