Join Us for the 2026 Orange Shirt Day Design Contest!

We are deeply honoured to invite you to participate in the 2026 Orange Shirt Day Design Contest. This contest is a heartfelt opportunity for students from K-12 across Turtle Island to express their creativity and contribute to a cause that holds profound significance.

Orange Shirt Day is a day of remembrance and reflection, honouring the survivors of Indian Residential Schools and remembering the children who never returned home.

By taking part in this contest, you can help raise awareness about the lasting impacts of these schools and support the healing journey of survivors and their families.

  • Submission Deadline: January 31, 2026

  • Eligibility: Open to all K-12 students

  • Theme: Reflect on the importance of Orange Shirt Day and the healing journey of Indian residential school survivors

  • Prizes: Winning designs will be featured on official Orange Shirt Day merchandise, and the artists will receive special recognition

We encourage you to use your artistic talents to create a design that embodies the spirit of reconciliation and remembrance. Your artwork has the power to make a meaningful statement and inspire others to learn more about this important part of our history.

Together, we can honour the past and build a brighter future.

For more information on how to enter and the contest rules, please visit our official contest page.