Orange Shirt Day at UBC
Every Child Matters
Orange Shirt Day, September 30, is a day to honour and uphold Survivors and Intergenerational Survivors of the Indian Residential School system, and to commemorate those who didn’t return home.
What’s On
Featured Events
September 04, 12, 18, and 24, 2024
3pm-5pm
Beading Circle
Beading Circle Social-all Indigenous beaders welcome
First Nations House of Learning
1985 West Mall
Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z2
UBC Vancouver
September 11, 2024
6pm, RSVP to join
Film Screening
WaaPaKe (Tomorrow)
Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre
1985 Learners’ Walk
Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z1
UBC Vancouver
September 14, 2024
12pm-7pm, RSVP to join
Public Event
Come Toward the Fire
Chan Centre for the Performing Arts
6265 Crescent Rd
Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z1
UBC Vancouver
September 14, 2024
9am-9pm
Public Event
Outdoor Screen: Jordan Abel on Edgar Heap of Birds
Belkin Gallery Outdoor Screen
1825 Main Mall
Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z2
UBC Vancouver
September 20, 2024
6pm, RSVP to join
Film Screening
Ever Deadly
Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre
1985 Learners’ Walk
Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z1
UBC Vancouver
September 23-27, 2024
10:00am-12:00pm
Public Event
NCTR Virtual Lunch & Learns
Online AND at Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre
1985 Learners Walk
UBC Vancouver
September 25, 2024
9:00am-4:00pm, RSVP to join
Public Event
Coming Home: Honouring the Resiliency of All Survivors of the Indian Residential School Experience
Online AND at The University Centre
5961 Student Union Boulevard
Vancouver, BC, V6T 2C9
UBC Vancouver
September 27, 2024
6pm, RSVP to join
Film Screening
s-yéwyáw: Awaken
UBC Robson Square
800 Robson Street
Vancouver, BC
September 30, 2024
Sunrise (7:12am)-4pm
Public Event
All-Day Sacred Fire Ceremony
xʷc̓ic̓əsəm at UBC Farm
3461 Ross Drive
Vancouver, BC
September 30, 2024
11:45am-3:00pm
Public Event
Intergenerational March
UBC Outdoor Amphitheatre
1956 Main Mall
Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z1
More Ways to Participate
Orange and white banners on campus were created in collaboration with Musqueam and display the phrase “Every Child Matters” in English and “Every Child Is Important” in hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓.
Wellness Resources
Engaging with Indian Residential School histories and legacies can lead to emotional reactions and (unexpectedly) difficult thoughts and feelings. Sometimes these can surface hours, days, or weeks later. This is perfectly normal. If you find yourself feeling overwhelmed, it is important to respect your needs and to be kind to yourself.
Indian Residential School Survivors Society Toll-Free Line 1 (800) 721-0066
24-Hour National Crisis Line 1 (866) 925-4419
KUU-US Crisis Line 1 (800) 588-8717
Tsow-Tun-Le Lum 1 (866) 925-4419
Indigenous Wellness Program (604) 675-2551 or 1 (866) 884-0888
Canadian Mental Health Association1 (800) 555-8222
HeretoHelp 1 (800) 661-2121
First Nations Health Authority – Mental Health Benefit
Métis Nation BC – Mental Health Services
Kids Help Phone1 (800) 668-6868
Crisis Services Canada 1 (833) 456-4566 or text 45645
First Nations & Inuit Hope for Wellness Help Line 1 (855) 242-3310
Thank you to all of our partners!
Orange Shirt Day at UBC is a collaboration by many individuals, departments, units and faculties at both UBC campuses and within community.