Solidarity beyond borders. 🤝🏼 ⠀ In 2013, Phyllis Webstad (Secwépemc) shared her truth — how her brand-new orange shirt was taken from her on her first day at a residential school. ⠀ Today, her story has sparked action across Canada and the United States, as more communities, schools, and institutions embrace September 30 as a day of remembrance for children and Survivors. ⠀ Now, entire states are following. 🧡 Yesterday, Minnesota and Michigan officially recognized September 30 — proclaiming it a Day of Remembrance to honor Survivors and families impacted by the U.S. boarding school system. ⠀ This growing cross-border movement is not only inspired by reconciliation efforts in Canada, but historic leadership from Secretary Deb Haaland, an official apology from President Joe Biden, and rising voices calling for truth and healing. ⠀ The Oscar-nominated documentary Sugarcane (sugarcanefilm) has further illuminated our shared histories — recently named the “Greatest Documentary of All T...