Phyllis Webstad, a survivor of Indian residential schools, speaks nationally about her experiences and the Secwepemc community's fight for Pacific salmon.
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Phyllis Webstad, a survivor of Indian residential schools, speaks nationally about her experiences and the Secwepemc community's fight for Pacific salmon.
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Phyllis Webstad stands at the forefront of a national speaking tour, sharing her experiences as a survivor of Indian residential schools. Her story is central to the film, which also follows the Secwepemc community's fight against the decline of Pacific salmon in their territory. Released in 2021, *Returning Home* features Webstad's efforts to raise awareness through Orange Shirt Day. The film premiered at the Lunenburg Doc Fest and was later shown at several Canadian film festivals, including the Vancouver International Film Festival.
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Why Watch
- Meet Phyllis Webstad, founder of Orange Shirt Day.
- See the activism of the Secwepemc community.
- Find out about the decline of Pacific salmon.
Did You Know
- Phyllis Webstad founded Orange Shirt Day to raise awareness about residential schools.
- The film premiered online on September 26, 2021, at Lunenburg Doc Fest.
- Returning Home is the first full-length feature film by Canadian Geographic magazine.
- The official theatrical premiere took place on September 27, 2021, in Vancouver.
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Who directed the documentary Returning Home?
Returning Home was directed by Sean Stiller.
What significant event does Phyllis Webstad's activism relate to?
Phyllis Webstad's activism relates to her experience as an Indian residential school survivor and the founding of Orange Shirt Day.
When did Returning Home premiere at the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts?
Returning Home premiered at the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts on September 27, 2021.
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