Beyond the Orange Shirt Story

Beyond the Orange Shirt Story is a unique collection of truths that articulate the lives and experiences of some Residential School Survivors and their families. Compiled by Phyllis Webstad, Residential School Survivor and Founder of the Orange Shirt Day movement, this book will give readers an up-close look at what life was like for many Survivors -- before, during, and after their Residential School experiences. These personal Survivor accounts are authentically shared in their own voices.

Medicine Wheel Publishing publishes culturally authentic Indigenous books that invite all children, youth and adults to engage and participate in culture with authenticity and respect. In all of Medicine Wheel Publishing books, every word and image has the explicit approval of the Indigenous Storytellers and Elders connected to the story. Through an award-winning relationship-based publishing program, Medicine Wheel Publishing offers a process that is culturally sound and authentic.

Publisher: Medicine Wheel Publishing
Published: 09/01/2021
Pages: 100
Weight: 0.62lbs
Size: 8.43h x 5.51w x 0.47d
ISBN: 9781989122754
Age: Young Adult

About the Author
Webstad, Phyllis: -

Phyllis Webstad (nee Jack) is Northern Secwepemc (Shuswap) from the Stswecem'c Xgat'tem First Nation (Canoe Creek Indian Band). She comes from mixed Secwepemc and Irish/French heritage and was born in Dog Creek but now lives in Williams Lake, British Columbia. Phyllis is well respected for her work, her courage and for striving to heal our communities and nation through speaking her truth.