Orange Shirt Day 2021 Photo Gallery

The following photos were taken on campus during Orange Shirt Day | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2021. All photos by Paul Joseph.

  • Images 1-9: from the Intergenerational march held on September 30, jointly presented by the faculties of Science, Land and Food Systems, Applied Science and Engineering
  • Images 10-19: Phyllis Webstad and guests at the Chan Centre on September 27 for a screening of the new documentary “Returning Home”, presented by the IRSHDC, UBC Learning Circle, Centre for Excellence in Indigenous Health, and First Nations House of Learning
  • Images 20-26: Banners displaying the phrase ‘Every Child Matters’ in English and hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓, co-developed by UBC, the IRSHDC and Musqueam, were installed on Main Mall and University Blvd.
The march began with a land acknowledgement and opening remarks from Elder Seis’lom
Elder Pauline Johnson shared truths about her family’s experience with the residential school system
Participants gathered near the Reconciliation Pole
Closing words shared by Shryl Staub-French
Dr. Jo-ann Archibald introduces Phyllis Webstad
Sean Stiller shares opening remarks
Phyllis and “Returning Home” director Sean Stiller