Phyllis Webstad Bücher

The narrative emphasizes the importance of listening as a pathway to reconciliation, particularly for children. Phyllis Webstad, founder of Orange Shirt Day, shares her personal story to help young readers navigate their emotions and encourage empathy. Through her experience, she inspires children to open their hearts to others' feelings while also feeling safe to express their own. The book aims to celebrate Indigenous cultures and foster understanding and respect, aligning with Medicine Wheel Publishing's mission to amplify diverse voices.

Focusing on the movement of truth and reconciliation, the book explores the significance of the phrase "Every Child Matters." Phyllis Webstad, founder of Orange Shirt Day, shares insights into honoring the history and resilience of Indigenous peoples on Turtle Island. It emphasizes the importance of every individual, including survivors of residential schools and those affected intergenerationally, highlighting that every child, including the child within us, is valued and remembered.

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. If you're a Residential School Survivor or an Intergenerational Survivor -- you matter. For the children who didn't make it home -- you matter. The child inside every one of us matters. Every Child Matters.