The Orange Shirt Story-Every Child Matters Edward Benton-Banai and wooden beads

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Featuring the artwork of Jamie Sterritt

485 ml/ 12 oz

It is believed that great chiefs turn into killer whales when they pass on into the nether world

The Orange Shirt Story-Every Child Matters Edward Benton-Banai and wooden beadsThe Orange Shirt Story by Phyllis Webstad, Northern Secwepemc (Shuswap) from the Stswecemc Xgattem First Nation (Canoe Creek Indian Band), explains the truth behind Orange Shirt Day held each September 30th. The storyteller describes her first day attending St. Joseph's Mission residential school in Williams Lake, B. C., in the 1970s. On this memorable day the young Phyllis wore a new orange shirt purchased by her grandmother. Upon arriving at the