Book

Every child matters / Phyllis Webstad, Karlene Harvey.

Webstad, Phyllis, (author.). Harvey, Karlene, (illustrator.).

Summary:

"Learn the meaning behind the phrase, 'Every Child Matters.' Orange Shirt Day founder, Phyllis Webstad, offers insights into this heartfelt movement. Every Child Matters honours the history and resiliency of Indigenous Peoples on Turtle Island and moves us all forward on a path toward Truth and Reconciliation"--Page 4 of cover.

Record details

ISBN: 1778540163
ISBN: 9781778540165
Physical Description: 37 pages : colour illustrations ; 29 cm
Edition: English language edition.
Publisher: Victoria, BC : Medicine Wheel Publishing, [2023]
Copyright: ©2023

Content descriptions

Target Audience Note:

Ages 6+

Biographical or Historical Data:

Phyllis Webstad (née Jack) is Northern Secwépemc (Shuswap) from the Stswecem’c Xget’tem First Nation (Canoe Creek Indian Band). She comes from mixed Secwépemc and Irish/French heritage. She was born in Dog Creek and lives in Williams Lake, BC, Canada. In 2018 Phyllis Webstad launched her children’s book called “The Orange Shirt Story” to share her story in her own words. The Orange shirt story tells the story of young Phyllis having her orange shirt taken away on her first day of residential school and never to see it again. A simple orange shirt has become a conversation starter for all aspects of residential school across Canada and beyond. Phyllis has inspired thousands and thousands of people to honour residential school survivors and their families and share the call on September 30th of each year that “EVERY CHILD MATTERS.” Phyllis is well respected for her work as an ambassador for the Orange Shirt Day, her courage and for striving to heal our communities and Nation through speaking her truth.-- Provided by the publisher.