US Too Advocacy

On September 30th, we stand together to remember the history and ongoing legacy of residential schools in Canada. More than just a date on the calendar, Orange Shirt Day is a movement, a day to honor the survivors and those children who never returned home.

Its name originates from the story of Phyllis Webstad, a Stswecem’c (Shuswap) woman who, on her first day at a residential school, had her brand-new orange shirt taken away from her. The orange shirt has since become a powerful symbol of the stripping away of culture, freedom, and self-worth from Indigenous children, and a symbol of resilience.

Beyond the specific history of residential schools, this day serves as a poignant reminder that we are all human beings. We bleed the same color blood, and in our shared humanity, we should be more willing to help each other in times of need. The Creator sheds a tear every time darkness and racism rear their ugly heads. In the past, Native cultures were all about the way the Creator wished us to be—living in harmony with the land, each other, and the spirit world. We cannot say we believe in the Creator yet do what the Creator does not wish for us. We must remember that we are all one. You cannot preach with one hand yet do things the Creator would not be happy with. Until we truly wake up and open our hearts, we will never know what it’s truly like to “Walk In Balance And Beauty.”

This is why we, at Us Too Advocacy, are committed to being the change we wish to see in the world. We strive to set an example of what it means to live with compassion, empathy, and integrity. Our mission is to raise our voices in support of all who have been marginalized and to advocate for a world where everyone can live with dignity. We believe that true reconciliation is not just about acknowledging the past, but about actively building a better future together, founded on mutual respect and understanding.

WE CAN do this. Everything is possible if you believe and work towards that goal.

Sean Jerome,

Founding Director,

By wearing an orange shirt on September 30th, you commit to the enduring truth that EVERY CHILD MATTERS, every day and everywhere.

Donoan Mahoney Tribute Mural 312 Main in Vancouver

13 Sep 2025

Join us at any time during the day to paint, enjoy the food and music, or simply come and show your support for this wonderful event.

Community Gathering in John Henry Park 1 pm on Sept 30th.

13 Sep 2025

Join Nisga’a Ts’amiks Vancouver Society to honour the lost children and survivors from the Indian Residential Schooling system. The program will feature a ceremony, stories, drumming, and songs. All are welcome to attend and participate. Please meet at the south side of John Hendry Park. Orange t-shirts will be...

Conservative Rhetoric Minimizes Residential School Trauma

7 Mar 2025

From https://globalnews.ca/news/11032771/bc-conservative-residential-school-post/amp/ B.C. Conservative MLA Dallas Brodie’s recent post(s) on her social media account(s) prove that First Nations peoples still have to fight an uphill battle when it comes to unmarked graves and burials on the grounds of former residential schools. Posting on the social media platform X (formerly...

POISONOUS BEVERIDGE IN CHILLIWACK BC

6 Jan 2025

Tyler Beveridge, manager of the Major League 2 Pub (located at 45768 Gaetz Street in Chilliwack) and the son of the owner of Sardis Liquor Store (located at 45610 Luckakuck Way). in Chilliwack), recently put on an appalling public display of racial profiling inside Sardis Liquor Store. Us Too’s...

Welcome! This is just a start as we put together the material to share with you the plight of many Natives within the Canadian justice system. Our goal is to expose the systemic bias, racism, and discrimination perpetrated against Natives by the Canadian government, the courts, provincial and federal Corrections departments, and various other agencies that run halfway houses or other community programs on behalf of these departments. You will likely be shocked and will hopefully be moved to help us make the changes Natives need.

Our goal is to not only expose, but to find appropriate resolution, restoration, and healing for those affected by these practices. We invite you to help us raise $5,000 in order to pay for the development and maintenance of our website, the renewal of our domain name (ustoo.ca), a computer, printer, stationery, and other necessities to run the daily operations of our group. Please go to our GoFund Me page. We appreciate anything you can do to assist us.