Pink Shirt Day is coming up on February 26th, when Canadians across the country will don their pinkest tops to raise awareness about anti-bullying.
The day has been a Canadian tradition since it began in 2007 when students stood up for a classmate who was being bullied for wearing a pink shirt to school. Now, the Province of Alberta says the day is all about encouraging inclusivity and support in the workplace, at school, or at home.
Getting involved is easy. The province says simply wearing a pink shirt is enough to participate; however, those who might be inclined have the option to garner even more support through social media, by using “#PinkShirtDay” online.
In Grande Prairie, the GPPSD is encouraging students, staff, and families to wear pink and stand together on the 26th, under this year’s theme- “Let Kindness Grow.”
