Today Is Orange Shirt Day

A first conversation about the importance of Orange Shirt Day — Every Child Matters and what little ones can expect to see and do on Orange Shirt Day — The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. An authentic, touch—and—feel board book designed for ages 0—3 written by the founder of the Orange Shirt Day movement and author of the bestselling book Every Child Matters.

Orange Shirt Day is a day recognized annually on September 30th to honor the experiences of Survivors of Indian Residential Schools, their families, and the children who did not come home. It is a day that offers space for healing and Reconciliation across Turtle Island, honoring the truth that Every Child Matters. Orange Shirt Day was recognized in Canada as a Federal Statutory Holiday in 2021, as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

Medicine Wheel Publishing is committed to sharing diverse voices and perspectives, creating a platform for stories that celebrate Indigenous cultures and inspire understanding and respect among readers of all ages.