‘It’s a great day’: Witchekan First Nation recognizes Orange Shirt Day
Just days away from the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a sea of orange flooded the streets in Spiritwood on Friday.
Dozens of students and staff from Kisikohk First Nation School at Witchekan First Nation participated in the annual Orange Shirt Day Walk, which was one of several events of its kind taking place across the province. Hosea Lewis is a young student at the school and knew that by wearing his orange shirt he was honouring the many students who died while attending residential schools.
“Because every child matters,” he said.
Hosea acknowledged he had family members who attended residential schools and said they have told him he is lucky to have a school that treats him so well.