Orange Shirt Day, or National Day of Remembrance for US Boarding Schools and National Day of Truth & Reconciliation, began in Canada as a day to bring attention to the damage the residential school system did to Indigenous children, lifeways, and cultures.
Learn more about Orange Shirt Day here or take action with us by elevating attending – or organizing – an Orange Shirt Day event in your community. The Alaska Children’s Trust is offering mini-grants (up to $300) to individuals and organizations to support your efforts to bring Orange Shirt Day events to your community. Funding can be used for supplies, snacks, and more! Apply here by September 23rd.
See the full list of statewide events – including virtual offerings – at Alaska Children’s Trust. In Juneau, events are led by the Alaska Native Sisterhood Camp 2 including:
- Morning Wave on Friday September 30th 6:45 – 7:45 am at the Mendenhall Wetlands.
- Evening gathering led by Cultural/Language Bearers 5 pm to 7 pm at Sayéik
includes 30 minute gathering around totem pole outside
gallery walk indoors on the way to the gymnasium
recap of last years event
presentation by Mayflower school
presentation regarding local day school Douglas Island Friends Mission School
food will be provided (stew & pizza)
