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.