In recognition of Orange Shirt Day on September 30, Madonna’s Grade 10, 11, and 12 art students created a powerful collection of artworks to honour Residential School Survivors and reflect on the lasting legacy of these schools in Canada.
The exhibit featured large-scale canvases, wooden hearts, pickled jar dioramas, and handmade orange shirt pins — each piece a unique expression of remembrance, reflection, and a call for justice. Through their creative talents, students explored the importance of truth and reconciliation, echoing the words of Phyllis Webstad: “When people wear an orange shirt, it is like a little bit of justice for survivors.”
This exhibition invited the community to pause, learn, and reflect on why Orange Shirt Day matters — and how, through art, we can stand in solidarity, share truth, and inspire change.
In addition, the Madonna Family Studies cooking classes came together to honour the day by preparing bannock bread, a traditional food of First Nations and Métis ancestry. Sharing an early Métis recipe allowed students and staff to connect with Indigenous culture in a meaningful way.
Finally, students from various classes demonstrated their recognition of the importance of Truth and Reconciliation by uniting for group photos with “Every Child Matters” signage, symbolizing their collective commitment to remembrance and justice.
