Every Child Matters Unisex T-Shirt

On September 30th, we wear orange to honour the survivors of Indian Residential Schools and show our support. September 30th was often the children had to return to IRS. Why orange shirts? When Phylis Webstad first arrived at IRS she was wearing a new orange shirt. It was taken away from her and she never saw it again. This was one of the many ways Phylis was told she didn't matter and her things didn't matter. We now wear orange shirts with the saying "Every Child Matters" in remembrance of the many children who never came home and honour the ones who did.

Indian Residential Schools operated for over a hundred years in Canada. The mandate of these schools was to kill the "Indian" in the child. Indigenous children were mistreated for years at these schools. The system caused incredible damage to Indigenous people, communities and families. This is one of the darkest chapters of our history. The Truth & Reconciliation Commission found that IRS were an act of cultural genocide. For more information and to see the 94 calls to action please visit. http://www.trc.ca/

This t-shirt feels soft and lightweight, with the right amount of stretch. It's comfortable and flattering for both men and women.

• 100% combed and ring-spun cotton (Heather colors contain polyester)
• Heather colors are 52% combed and ring-spun cotton, 48% polyester
• Fabric weight: 4.2 oz (142 g/m2)
• Pre-shrunk fabric
• Shoulder-to-shoulder taping
• Side-seamed

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