{"title":"Orange Shirt Society","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eOrange Shirt Society\u003c\/em\u003e is a distinguished author category that focuses on amplifying awareness about the history and ongoing impact of the Indian residential school system in Canada. Dedicated to fostering education and understanding through storytelling, their works primarily cater to young readers, making complex historical themes accessible and engaging for children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe collection includes poignant titles such as \u003cem\u003eOrange Shirt Day\u003c\/em\u003e, which delves into the personal stories and cultural significance of the annual event dedicated to honouring survivors of residential schools and promoting healing. These books serve as essential educational tools that help children learn about important social issues, fostering empathy and awareness from a young age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBy presenting historical narratives in an approachable manner, the Orange Shirt Society encourages young readers to explore themes of resilience, cultural identity, and reconciliation.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"orange-shirt-day-by-orange-shirt-society-9781778540158","title":"Orange Shirt Day","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA special abridged version of the award-winning book, \u003ci\u003eOrange Shirt Day: September 30th\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003ci\u003eOrange Shirt Day\u003c\/i\u003e, observed annually on September 30th, is also known as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. It is an official day to honour Residential School Survivors and their families, and to remember the children who did not come home.\n\nWhat was initially envisioned as a way to keep the conversations going about all aspects of Residential Schools in Williams Lake and the Cariboo Region of British Columbia, Canada, has now expanded into a movement across Turtle Island and beyond.\n\n\u003ci\u003eOrange Shirt Day: September 30th\u003c\/i\u003e aims to create champions who will walk a path of reconciliation and promote the message that 'Every Child Matters'.\n\nThis award-winning book explores a number of important topics including the historical, generational, and continual impacts of Residential Schools on Indigenous Peoples, the journey of the Orange Shirt Day movement, and how you can effectively participate in the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.\n\nWith end-of-chapter reflection questions and a series of student art submissions, readers are guided to explore how they, and others, view and participate in Residential School reconciliation.\n\nMedicine Wheel Publishing is committed to sharing diverse voices and perspectives, creating a platform for stories that celebrate Indigenous cultures and inspire understanding and respect among readers of all ages.\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46995898138860,"sku":"9781778540158","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/c407f394dc356308f4fd555ebce5948a.jpg?v=1763159444"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/orange-shirt-society.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}