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Book Synopsis: This is the true story of Phyllis and her orange shirt. It is also the true story of Orange Shirt Day (an important day of remembrance for First Nations and non-First Nations peoples). When Phyllis Webstad (nee Jack) turned six, she went to the residential school for the first time. On her first day at school, she wore a shiny orange shirt that her Granny had bought for her, but when she got to the school, it was taken away from her and never returned.
Medicine Wheel Publishing publishes culturally authentic Indigenous books that invite all children, youth and adults to engage and participate in culture with authenticity and respect.
In all of Medicine Wheel Publishing books, every word and image has the explicit approval of the Indigenous Storytellers and Elders connected to the story. Through an award-winning relationship-based publishing program, Medicine Wheel Publishing offers a process that is culturally sound and authentic.
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Experience the touching and powerful story of Phyllis and her orange shirt in "The Orange Shirt Story Book". Delve into the true tale of Orange Shirt Day, a day of remembrance for First Nations and non-First Nations peoples. Join Phyllis Webstad, as she recounts her first day at the residential school where her shiny orange shirt was cruelly taken away from her and never returned. Prepare to be moved by this heart-wrenching account that sheds light on an important part of Canadian history.
Medicine Wheel Publishing is proud to present culturally authentic Indigenous books that provide an avenue for children, youth, and adults to actively engage and participate in the richness of Indigenous culture with authenticity and respect. With our award-winning relationship-based publishing program, we ensure that every word and image in our books has received explicit approval from the Indigenous Storytellers and Elders connected to the story. You can trust that our publications offer a culturally sound and authentic representation of Indigenous experiences.
Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to learn and grow through the power of storytelling. Immerse yourself in the world of "The Orange Shirt Story Book" and gain a deeper understanding of the significance of Orange Shirt Day. Together, let's honor the experiences of Indigenous peoples and amplify their voices. Purchase your copy today and embark on a transformative journey of empathy and awareness.
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