Youth Orange Shirt - Every Child Matters

Native Northwest's 2026 Every Child Matters Orange Shirt Day T-Shirt is designed by Deanna Samuel, Ditidaht, Nuu-chah-nulth. The design reflects Nuu-chah-nulth teachings that children are sacred and carry the future of their people through their teachings, songs, language, and strength. The phrase “The Children Are Coming Home” speaks to the return of children to their families, communities, and ancestors, and the ongoing healing and responsibility to protect future generations. 

Native Northwest's Every Child Matters Orange Shirt Day - Protected by our Ancestors T-Shirts both feature a unique design by Coast Salish artist Simone Diamond.

Click here to learn more about Simone's inspiration and intention behind her designs. 

All proceeds from Every Child Matters Orange Shirt Day products will be directed to the Native Northwest Reconciliation Fund to support people and families who continue to be impacted by Residential Schools and intergenerational trauma, and locally to the Native Women's Resource Centre, which offers a variety of services to Indigenous women and children, as well as a safe and welcoming environment in the Greater Toronto Area.

Click here to learn more about the Native Northwest Reconciliation Fund.

Click here to learn more about the Native Women's Resource Centre

Size XS - 19" L x 15" W - Ages 4-6
Size S - 20" L x 16" W - Ages 7-9
Size M - 22" L x 17" W - Ages 10-12

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100% Cotton

Click here to see our collection of books on Orange Shirt Day, written by Phyllis Webstad, who is the founder of this important day of truth and reconciliation.

Click here to see the rest of our collection of books and learning tools by Indigenous artists.