Guided by Knowledge.
Built by Community.
Inspired by Youth.
Leaders in our communities.
Led by Lived Experience
Meet the Team Behind the Movement.
The Orange Jersey Project is guided by lived experience, built in partnership with Indigenous communities, and driven by a deep commitment to truth and reconciliation.
Our team includes residential school Survivors, youth coaches, educators, sport professionals, and intergenerational advocates who share one common purpose: to use sport as a vehicle for education, healing, and change.
From the vision of Tyler Fuller and the founding support of Phyllis Webstad, to the day-to-day leadership of Jeremy Boston and Michael Hails, the people behind OJP represent both the historical roots and the evolving future of this work.
Every team member brings personal dedication to helping young athletes across Canada learn the true history of Indian Residential Schools and step forward as informed, compassionate leaders in their communities.
Core Team
Phyllis Webstad
FounderPhyllis Webstad
FounderPhyllis is the heart of the movement. A residential school Survivor, bestselling author, and national speaker, her story of the orange shirt taken from her on her first day of school became the spark that ignited a country’s conversation. Her voice and vision guide the moral compass of the Orange Jersey Project.
Jeremy Boston
DirectorJeremy Boston
DirectorJeremy leads the Orange Jersey Project with lived experience and deep community ties. With lived experience in the residential school system and as a father of five, Jeremy brings years of coaching experience, cultural knowledge, and unwavering dedication to helping young athletes learn, reflect, and grow through sport. He is also the son of Phyllis Webstad.
Michael Hails
Asst. Project ManagerMichael Hails
Asst. Project ManagerMichael brings a strong background in competitive hockey, education, and youth mentorship. A former collegiate athlete and coach, he oversees the development and logistics of OJP across multiple sports. His passion lies in building safe, inclusive learning spaces where sport becomes a tool for growth, dialogue, and leadership.
Tyler Fuller
Ambassador/Co-FounderTyler Fuller
Ambassador/Co-FounderTyler Fuller, a former pro hockey player from Kawacatoose First Nation, founded the Orange Jersey Project in 2021 after the confirmation of unmarked graves in Kamloops. Partnering with Phyllis Webstad and the Orange Shirt Society, he turned a simple jersey auction into a national movement using sport, education, and reconciliation to inspire youth across Canada.