Phyllis Webstad in KW

Join us for an inspiring event centered on Indigenous knowledge, storytelling, and reconciliation with Phyllis Webstad, Founder and CEO of the Orange Shirt Society. Phyllis shares her powerful story of attending residential school and how her orange shirt became a national symbol of remembrance, hope, and a commitment to a better future. Hosted in partnership with Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) and Conrad Grebel University College, this event invites the University of Waterloo community to listen, reflect, and engage in meaningful dialogue on actionable steps toward reconciliation.

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)
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Join us for an inspiring event of Indigenous knowledge, storytelling, and reconciliation, with speaker Phyllis Webstad. Phyllis Webstad is the Founder and CEO of the Orange Shirt Society. At the age of six, Phyllis was sent to St. Joseph Mission Residential School, and her belongings were taken from her on the first day, including her orange shirt that her grandmother had given her. Now, she tours the country telling her story and raising awareness about the impacts of the residential school system, and the orange shirt has become a symbol of hope, reconciliation and a commitment to a better future. During the event, there will be opportunities to listen to Phyllis' story and discuss actionable steps toward reconciliation.

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Location Address: CGR - Conrad Grebel University
140 Westmount Road North
Room: Dining Room
Waterloo, ON, CA  N2L 3G6
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Host: Office of Indigenous Relations Event website: Register now Cost: Free