About
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.
Date: Tuesday March 24, 2026
Time: 7:00-9:30pm (Refreshments start at 7pm)
Venue: Conrad Grebel University College's Dining Room
Agenda:
7:00pm Food & Mingle
7:30pm Opening
7:40pm Phyllis Webstad's presentation
8:40pm Q&A with Phyllis
9:00pm Discussion on next steps
9:25pm Closing - students are welcome to continue discussions afterwards
The event is co-hosted by the Office of Indigenous Relations, Mennonite Central Committee Ontario and Conrad Grebel University College. Students from all disciplines are welcomed.
More Information & Registration
For more information on the event, as well as the registration form, visit the Office of Indigenous Relations website.