Orange Shirt Day: Every Child Matters - Recorded Storytime with James Gordon
Writing & literature
Truth and Reconciliation
Commemorate National Day for Truth and Reconciliation with Indigenous stories read by James Gordon. All ages. Please Register at https://guelphpl.libnet.info/event/7223901. Orange Shirt Day (September 30) is a day when we honor Every Child Matters. Join James Gordon for a virtual storytime as he reads Indigenous stories including "The Orange Shirt story" by Phyllis Webstad. By listening to the stories and experiences of Indigenous people, we can further honour and bring awareness to the victims and survivors of Residential schools and the importance of reflecting on that part of our country's history. Recorded Event Details: You will receive an event link through your email on the day before the program. You will require this link to view this program. PLEASE NOTE: this is not a live event and can be viewed for up to one week after the video link is sent. You will receive an event link through your email the day of the program. You will require this link to join the program. If you have any questions please contact Andrea Curtis, firstname.lastname@example.org. By participating in this program, you acknowledge that you accept and agree to Guelph Public Library’s Standard of Acceptable Behaviour.
This event is free.
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