Lincoln Alexander School “Orange Shirt Day” Wednesday, Sept. 30th
Lincoln Alexander Parents and Guardians,
Please see below for information regarding our upcoming “Orange Shirt Day”………
“On Wednesday, September 30th, we will recognize Orange Shirt Day , to honour the survivors, victims and lasting effects of Canada’s Residential Schools.
Indigenous children were forcibly removed from their homes, families and communities to attend church-led schools that stripped them of their culture, languages and identity. This created irreversible harm from which many families still suffer.
The date September 30 was chosen because it is the time of year in which children were taken from their homes to residential schools. It also gives school systems time to set the stage for equity and inclusion initiatives for the coming school year.
Wearing orange helps raise awareness of the residential school experience, ensures that every child knows they matter, and works toward a better future for all people. The orange shirt became significant due to the story of Phyllis Webstad, who in the early 1970s had her orange shirt taken away on her first day at the residential school St. Joseph Mission (SJM) in British Columbia.” (from HWDSB 2019 Orange Shirt Day Memo)
Where possible, we are encouraging our students to wear orange this Wednesday to honour the lives lost and survivors of residential schools. Thank you for supporting this important occasion.
Thanks,
Mr. Pellizzari (Temporary Principal)
Updated on Sunday, September 27, 2020.