Dear Members,

A day of reflection is upon us.  September 30th is known as “Orange Shirt Day” and for the first time is a statutory holiday known as a National Day of Truth and Reconciliation.

For the story of Phyllis Webstad and why we have an Orange Shirt Day click here: 👉 https://www.orangeshirtday.org/phyllis-story.html 

Online there are many ways to buy an orange shirt, unfortunately, they are not all Indigenous ran organizations, nor do they donate any proceeded to the Orange Shirt Society. We have provided 3 links to Indigenous organizations below.  

To buy Every Child Matters products click here: 👉 https://orangeshirtday.net/products/ 

To buy a learn to bead kit orange shirt brooch click here: 👉 https://moonstonecreation.ca/orange-shirt-breaded-brooch/ 

To buy orange shirts from an Indigenous designer click here: 👉  https://www.feralfawn.ca/product-page/adult-orange-shirt 

If you buy through an organization other than the ones listed above, please check to make sure it is Indigenous-owned and operated or that they are an ally organization that is donating proceeds to help Residential/Day School survivors and their families.

If you cannot buy an orange shirt, please wear something orange in solidarity with Residential/Day School Survivors and their families.

For our colleagues who are working on September 30th, you are welcome to wear an orange shirt pin on your uniform above your name tag.  

To learn about the 94 Calls to Action as recommended by the Truth and Reconciliation Commision click here:  

👉 https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/british-columbians-our-governments/indigenous-people/aboriginal-peoples-documents/calls_to_action_english2.pdf 

A 24-hour Indian Residential/Day School Crisis Line to support former Residential/Day school students and those affected, can be reached any time at 1-866-925-4419 

In Solidarity, 

Your CUPE 4070 CARD Committee