Lillian Berg staff and students in Vermilion Bay recognized Orange Shirt Day by honouring residential school survivours and those who didn’t make it home, with a collaborative school project.
Students and staff were tasked with decorating a small tile with a design or words that honoured Indigenous peoples.
Many chose local Elders who are survivors, others chose children who didn’t survive the Mc Intosh school and some even chose to honour family members.
Listening and learning doesn’t stop with Orange Shirt Day, as Grade 7 student Hailey says it’s an important part of Canadian history that everyone should know.
“We all have to learn about everybody and to respect everybody, regardless of who they are and what their culture is.”
Another Grade 7 student at Lillian Berg, Olivia explains what the day means to her.
“To me, Orange Shirt Day means to learn about residential schools, but I also think it shows everyone should be respected even if they are different from you. To also learn from past mistakes and learning why it’s so important.”
Grade 7/8 teacher Shannon Elliot says they were inspired by the local Elders who shared their stories in a video made by Lloyd Napish.
All the tiles will be put together in one big collective piece to be displayed in the school where everyone can see.
This was just one of many KPDSB school Orange Shirt Day activities on Wednesday.
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Posted by Keewatin-Patricia District School Board on Wednesday, September 30, 2020
