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.
K–3 Program
Introduce young learners to Phyllis Webstad’s story through gentle, age-appropriate lessons that foster empathy, kindness, and understanding. Children will watch Phyllis share her experiences, enjoy readings of her picture books, and participate in engaging activities designed to encourage thoughtful conversations and reflection.
4–8 Program
Help students build a deeper understanding of the history and lasting impacts of residential schools through Phyllis Webstad’s powerful first-person storytelling. This program combines video lessons, book readings, and interactive learning activities that encourage critical thinking, meaningful discussion, and connections to Truth and Reconciliation.
9–12 and Adult Program
Engage learners with an in-depth exploration of residential schools and their ongoing impacts through Phyllis Webstad’s firsthand account. Designed for older students and adult learners, this program features powerful video presentations accompanied by facilitator guides, discussion prompts, and reflective learning activities that support meaningful conversations about Truth and Reconciliation, resilience, and reconciliation in today’s world.
Peter Thomas McKay’s K-8 Program
Peter Thomas McKay / Galksi De’entkw, B.A., B.Ed., M.Ed., is an Educator from the Nisga’a First Nation along the Nass River Valley in the Northwest Coast region of British Columbia, Canada. Peter is born into the matrilineal fireweed fortress clan among the Killer Whale Crest People. His oral stories have been favourites both in his home community and in the schools where he works. He grew up hearing his language and cultural stories of his nation and clan through the many check-in visits to Elders during his adolescent grooming years with his Wolf Clan father.
In Peter’s courses, you will find videos of him telling stories that include meditation activities, formline workshops, and so much more. Some videos are accompanied with lessons to make full use of the knowledge being shared.
Pricing
K-12 Classroom Plan
- Access to all of the courses from K-12 as well as adult Orange Shirt Day training programs.
- Teacher Dashboard included for easy classroom use.
- Assign activities to up to 30 students and monitor their learning progress.
School-wide Plan
- Access to the K-12 Classroom Plan.
- School-wide access for administrators, teachers, and students for all courses.
- Easily manage teacher and student accounts from a centralised dashboard or incorporate the program into your existing LMS.
- Track participation, progress, and course completion in real time.
- Supports consistent, school-wide Orange Shirt Day and Truth and Reconciliation education.
- Access to the Orange Shirt Day Assembly Video.
- Access to Lunch-and-Learn videos and accompanying reflection/discussion questions for staff educational purposes.
- Includes over 35 videos accompanied by activities, curriculum lessons, and much more.
District Plan
- School-wide licensing for one or multiple schools across your district.
- Champion Orange Shirt Day and Truth and Reconciliation learning with Phyllis Webstad’s powerful story.
- Exclusive 20-minute virtual conversation with Phyllis Webstad for district or school leadership.
- Provide students and educators with easy access to the online learning program.
- Centralized administration for managing teachers, students, and schools.
- Track participation and learning progress across classrooms and schools.
- Flexible implementation to support your district’s Truth and Reconciliation goals.
- LMS integration available or access through the Circle of Learning platform.
Parents/Homeschool Plan
- Access to the K-12 Classroom Plan.
- Get access to a unique Parent Dashboard where you can assign activities to students.
- Share materials with up to 4 students and track their progress.
Licensing
If you’re looking to license Circle of Learning videos or digital lessons, flexible options are available to best suit your needs.
You can license individual pieces of content—such as a single school assembly video—or full learning modules for broader use. For organisations with their own Learning Management System (LMS), Circle of Learning courses can also be easily integrated into your existing platform.