It’s a locally designed orange shirt for Prince Albert, being sold to those who would like to honour residential school survivors on September 30th. That last day of this month is not only Orange Shirt Day but also the first ever statutory holiday in Canada for National Truth and Reconciliation Day.

The Indian and Metis Friendship Centre is selling the shirts with proceeds being used to cover cost of production. The Friendship Centre in Prince Albert worked with the City of Prince Albert and made a call for an Indigenous Artist earlier this year. Ailah Carpenter created a design uniquely for Prince Albert. “Flying Back Home” is what the artist dubs the design intended to share the message of hope in four parts. One is hope in the form of strength, shown with eagle feathers; One is hope in endless purpose, represented with the stars; One is hope following change, represented in the life cycle of a butterfly; And one is hope in the form of future generations, presented in the children who stand united.

Ailah is currently pursuing a Bachelor Degree in Fine Arts from the University of Saskatchewan.