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, relayed in a number of one on one interviews, are authentically shared in their own voices.-- Provided by Publisher
Contents
1. Phyllis Webstad -- 2. Suzanne Edward Jim (Phyllis Webstad's great-grandmother) -- 3. Helena (Lena) Jack (Nee Billy) (Phyllis Webstad's grandmother) -- 4. Rose Wilson Nee Jack (Phyllis Webstad's mother) -- 5. Theresa Jack (Phyllis Webstad's auntie) -- 6. Hazel Agness Jack (Phyllis Webstad's auntie) -- 7. Jeremy Boston (Phyllis Webstad's son) -- 8. Mason and Blake Murphy (Phyllis Webstad's grandchildren) -- 9. Lynn Eberts (Phyllis Webstad's elementary school teacher) -- 10. Photos of Phyllis Webstad's family -- 11. St. Joseph's Mission Residential School.
As a young child, your little world can be full of big feelings. In this book, I, Phyllis Webstad, founder of Orange Shirt Day, show how sharing my story with the world helped me process my feelings. My true story encourages young children to open their hearts when others share their feelings, and be more comfortable sharing their own feelings, too. Listening is a first step towards reconciliation. It's never too early to start. -- From back cover.