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Established in 2022.
Orange Jersey Project
How it Started.
The Orange Jersey Project began with Tyler Fuller, a former pro hockey player from Kawacatoose First Nation, who was moved to act after the discovery of 215 unmarked graves in Kamloops.
Inspired to raise awareness through sport, Tyler connected with Phyllis Webstad, founder of Orange Shirt Day, and together, they launched a national movement.
With support from Indigenous NHL alumni like Carey Price and an inaugural jersey auction, the project grew rapidly. Over three seasons, OJP has evolved into a cross-country initiative blending sport, education, and reconciliation for thousands of youth.
From Tyler’s spark to Phyllis’s story, her son Jeremy now carries the Orange Jersey Project forward.
Season Highlights.
From a single signed jersey to a nationwide movement, the Orange Jersey Project continues to grow—season by season, team by team.
Season 1 – 2021–2022
10,000 youth, 500 teams across Turtle Island
Season 2 – 2022–2023
15,000 youth, 750 teams
Season 3 – 2023–2024
Expansion into football and lacrosse, and over 1,000 teams reached
Regional Spotlights
Northern BC
From a single signed jersey to a nationwide movement, the Orange Jersey Project continues to grow—season by season, team by team.
Prairies
Strong uptake in U15 and U18 hockey with leadership workshops
Atlantic Canada
Rapid growth in flag football and school participation