Commemorate, Contribute, and Create Change.
Support reconciliation efforts by purchasing a custom-designed, Columbia College Orange Shirt Day Mug.
Orange Shirt Day is just around the corner, and this year we’re coming together as a community to make a meaningful impact once again. Join us in commemorating this important day by participating in our exclusive Orange Shirt Day Mug fundraiser.
Our limited-edition Orange Shirt Day mug features the same powerful design from last year’s T-shirt, created by local Indigenous artist Jadyn Fischer-McNab. This design beautifully captures the spirit of remembrance, compassion, and healing.
- Cost: $19.96 per mug, symbolizing the year the last residential school in Canada closed.
- Order Deadline: September 25, 2024
- Pickup: Mugs will be available for pickup at the College’s Main Administrative Office by September 30, 2024. You will receive an email when the orders are ready for pickup.
About Columbia’s Orange Shirt Day Fundraiser
About Orange Shirt Day
Orange Shirt Day holds profound significance as a day of remembrance and reconciliation. It’s a day to honor and remember the experiences of indigenous children who attended residential schools in Canada. Through this initiative, we’re coming together as a community to raise awareness, promote healing, and contribute to positive change.
Why Participate
Orange Shirt Day holds a significant place in our hearts as it serves to raise awareness and promote reconciliation surrounding the impact of the residential school system in Canada. By using this mug, you’ll not only be commemorating the resilience of Indigenous communities but also contributing to positive change and empowerment. Proceeds from this fundraiser will be going to Miskanawah and Metis Calgary Family Services, helping children, youth, and families thrive in a culturally responsive community. You can learn more about these organizations and their incredible work at www.miskanawah.ca
Our Exclusive Design
Our limited-edition Orange Shirt Day mug is more than just a keepsake; it’s a symbol of solidarity and support. The design beautifully captures the essence of remembrance, compassion, and healing, reflecting the spirit of this important day.
Join us in Making a Difference
At Columbia College, we believe that small actions can lead to meaningful change. By participating in the Orange Shirt Day initiative, you’re part of a movement that’s raising awareness, fostering healing, and supporting indigenous causes. Together, let’s commemorate, contribute, and create change.
The commemorative design created by Jadyn Fischer-McNab for Orange Shirt Day is a profound representation of healing, unity, and the remarkable resilience of indigenous communities.
At the heart of the design is a handprint—a powerful symbol that represents Orange Shirt Day, Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW), and the Truth and Reconciliation movement. Each finger in the handprint tells a unique story, representing the deep impact of these movements and the ongoing journey toward healing and justice.
Furthermore, the fingers are carefully crafted with images of children, symbolizing the innocence and vulnerability of young lives affected by the residential school system. In addition, these images offer hope by depicting children engaging in cultural activities that were once suppressed—especially the art of dancing. This inclusion, therefore, reflects the resilience of Indigenous culture and the determination to reclaim traditions that were once denied.
Moreover, the palm of the handprint serves as a canvas for a beautiful tapestry of imagery. It features elements deeply rooted in the Calgary area, such as the majestic valleys and mountains. As a result, this imagery symbolizes a profound connection to the region and highlights the intersection of Indigenous heritage with the natural landscape. Notably, the depiction of Treaty 7 lands emphasizes the importance of acknowledging the historical agreements that shape the place we call home.
Ultimately, wearing this T-shirt is more than an expression of solidarity. It is also a tribute to those impacted by the legacy of residential schools and a commitment to reconciliation.
Most importantly, proceeds from T-shirt sales will directly support Indigenous causes and organizations. By purchasing a shirt, you are helping to amplify the impact of your support and contribute to meaningful change.
Join us in celebrating the rich cultural heritage, fostering healing, and promoting positive change through the captivating artwork of Jadyn Fischer-McNab.
Jadyn Fischer-McNab is a Cree artist who was born and raised in Calgary (Mohkinstsis), Alberta on Treaty 7 territory.
Jadyn studied at the University of Calgary where she received bachelor degrees in Kinesiology and Education in 2015 and 2018, respectively. Jadyn has worked as a full time junior high school teacher since she graduated in 2018. Jadyn also owns and operates her small stationery business, artbyJFM. She has products available online as well in a variety of stores across Alberta. Jadyn belongs to George Gordon First Nation and is an intergenerational Residential School survivor. Jadyn is passionate about breaking barriers and educating others by incorporating Indigenous ways of knowing and being into her art, her teaching and her life. Struggling with identity and internalized racism, Jadyn aspires to use creativity and art to inspire all to be unapologetically themselves. She lives in Calgary, Alberta
You can check out more of Jadyn’s Work on her Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/artbyjfm
