Phyllis Webstad will continue her work of national awareness-raising and inspiration in Winnipeg in June.
Webstad, a well-known Williams Lake Indigenous leader and the founder of the Orange Shirt Society, will speak at the 2025 Indigenous History and Heritage Gathering (IHHG).
June is Indigenous History Month in Canada, this year marking the 10th anniversary since the Truth and Reconciliation Commission made its 94 Calls to Action. IHHG is an opportunity to learn about the legacy of our past and to reflect over the progress made since 2015.
A leading voice in the country's journey towards truth and reconciliation, Webstad will bring her story to the gathering as one of two keynote speakers. Webstad will also speak about the legacy of the residential school system and the path toward healing and reconciliation.
The gathering provides a space to build greater understanding and collaboration by listening to and engaging with a variety of participants including inter-generational survivors, members of Indigenous communities and governments, cultural and friendship centres, museum professionals and representatives from different levels of government. Hosted by the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation and the First Nations Confederacy of Cultural Education Centres, IHHG welcomes corporate representatives to take part in learning about the past and building relationships.
The gathering will be held at the RBC Convention Centre in Winnipeg from June 2 to 4.
Webstad was born in Dog Creek and is Northern Secwpemc (Shuswap) from the Stswecem’c Xgat’tem First Nation (Dog Creek/Canoe Creek Indian Band).
