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Phyllis Lipskag, who experienced trauma in a residential school, inspired Orange Shirt Day. She chose a shiny orange shirt for her first day of school, but it was taken away, symbolizing the neglect she experienced. Phyllis shared her story, leading to the establishment of Orange Shirt Day on September 30, 2013. It became a national holiday in 2023, thanks to her efforts. Phyllis has given a voice to Indigenous individuals and created a supportive community for healing from intergenerational trauma. Welcome to Babbling with Bella. I'm your host, Bella. Today is January 25th, and in this episode, we delve into the unmaskable lives of those left dead, their profound impact on the Indigenous community, and how a story sparks the inception of Orange Shirt Day. Phyllis Lipskag, born July 1, 1967, and now 57 years old, also known as Phyllis Jack, sails from the northern Chiquetnoc community of Saskatchewan First Nation, with mixed Chiquetnoc and Irish-French heritage. Originally from Jogford, British Columbia, she currently resides in Williams Lake, British Columbia. At the age of six, 1973, Phyllis was sent to a residential school, known as the Mission. Despite her family's long-lived needs, she and her grandmother ventured to town to acquire a new outfit for the occasion. Phyllis chose a shiny orange shirt, filled with excitement as she proudly wore it on her first day of school. However, her goal was not lived. Upon arrival, as the shirt was swiftly taken away, leaving her heartbroken, this traumatic incident deeply etched in her memory, symbolized their indifference and neglect she experienced as a child within the residential school system. During an interview with CBC Radio, Phyllis shared, quote, just like any other six-year-old, I was happy to be back at school. I didn't know exactly what was to come, end quote. Yet, what followed was 300 nights of emotional and psychological turmoil, marked by abuse, neglect, and the erosion of their identity, and so forth. Quote, the color orange has always reminded me of that and how my feelings didn't matter, how no one cared, and how I felt like I was worth nothing. All of us little children are crying, and no one cared. She said we had the orange shirt day's official site. In 2013, Phyllis Lipstad bravely shared her story, sparking widespread recognition online. She dedicated herself to speaking engagements and videos and writing books, all aimed at shedding light on the injustices of the residential schools. Consequently, on September 30, 2013, orange shirt day was established as an official day of conciliation, honoring the missing and murdered children of residential schools. And a decade later, on September 30, 2023, it was officially designated as a national holiday, marking a significant milestone in the journey of healing and reconciliation, all thanks to Phyllis Lipstad. Over the years, Phyllis Lipstad has not only given voice to Indigenous individuals, providing a platform for their stories, but has also fostered a supportive and nurturing community. In doing so, she has provided comfort and initiated the healing process for those affected by intergenerational trauma caused by the rise of the school system. And that concludes today's episode, thanks for tuning in. Bella, signing out.