September 30th has been declared Orange Shirt Day across Canada, in recognition of the harm the residential school system did to children's sense of self-esteem and well being, and as an affirmation of our commitment to ensure that everyone around us matters. The orange shirt is the story of Phyllis Webstad, who as a 6 year old attended a mission school in British Columbia. Phyllis, along with many other survivors, is coming to Niagara Falls for Orange Shirt Day, and leading up to that, the Rotary Club of Niagara Falls Sunrise is hosting her for a luncheon on Tuesday, September 27th, at Club Italia, where she and another survivor will be our speakers. Tickets will go on sale mid-August. For ticket information, please contact President Carrie Zeffiro at carrielzeffiro@gmail.com.
