In this learning experience, students deepen their understanding of “every child matters” by learning about Indigenous children’s experiences at residential schools in Canada. Students have several opportunities to reflect on their own identity, and what we can do to show that we care. This learning experience may be used anytime throughout the school year, as well as on September 30, Orange Shirt Day and National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This unit was designed to be primarily teacher- or caregiver-led with some independent work completed by the student.
