We’ve created a simple and effective sample agenda for your community event.

• Opening prayer and drumming
• Welcome to traditional territory by Chief
• Welcome by Mayor, local government representative
• Greetings from provincial government officials, School Board
• Residential school survivor or family member speaking about residential school
• Entertainment and/or children’s activity.

That’s it, that’s all you have to do! Keep it simple and it will be effective. You may very well have other ideas that you would like to try. Try them. You may also want to use the day as a kick off to other activities during the year. Go ahead – do that! The only thing we ask is that Phyllis’ story is part of your day.

1. Watch any of our videos here
2. Have a discussion about the concept “Every Child Matters.”
3. Do some simple activities, eg. Children trace their hand, then write in the hand something they can do to help others feel like they matter.
4. Make Attachment Hearts to share.
5. Check out the resources listed here for more ideas!