Where can you find authentic Orange T-Shirts in 2022?

Originally published on 14-Sep-21. Updated on 14-Sep-22.

Show your support for Truth and Reconciliation and honour survivors and those lost at Residential Schools this September 30th for Orange Shirt Day by purchasing an authentic orange shirt from an Indigenous creator, Indigenous-owned organization or one that donates profits to Indigenous causes and communities.

Here are 8 options you should consider purchasing from.

1. Orange Shirt Day's Official Retailers

2. Nishtees - Funds raised from the sale of this item are going to benefit Sage and Sunshine Culture-based School

3. Kit & Kabootle - $15 from each shirt purchased goes to the Orange Shirt Society

4. Turtle Lodge Trading Post - A portion of profits go to the Orange Shirt Foundation

5. Victoria Orange Shirt Day - All proceeds go towards the Xe Xe Smun’ Eem Orange Shirt Day Ceremony, Residential School Survivors and the continuing year-round costs of raising awareness of the effects of Residential Schools.

6. Bill Reid Gallery - Proceeds from orange shirt sales will be directed to Orange Shirt Society and BC Aboriginal Child Care Association.

7. Skwachàys Lodge & Gallery - Funds living and work studios for 24 artists in residence at the lodge, run by the Vancouver Native Housing Society

8. Make - 100% of proceeds from your orange shirt will be donated to Urban Native Youth Association

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9. Resist Clothing Co. - An Indigenous-owned and operated clothing business.

ORANGE SHIRT DAY IS SEPTEMBER 30th

Orange Shirt Day was named after Phyllis Webstad’s favourite orange shirt which was taken away from her in 1973 on her first day at a residential school. Orange Shirt Day happens each year on September 30 to open up dialogue on the discrimination and abuse that occurred at Residential Schools. This is a day to recognize and honour survivors and continue to promote the reconciliation process with Indigenous communities across Canada. It also reminds us of our duty as Canadians to take a stand against discrimination and to act as allies to members of the Indigenous community.

According to orangeshirtday.org September 30th was chosen because it was "the time of year in which children were taken from their homes to Residential Schools, and because it is an opportunity to set the stage for anti-racism and anti-bullying policies for the coming school year."

Learn more at:orangeshirtday.org