Every Child Matters Campaign

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 Each September, Bead The Change holds an annual Every Child Matters fundraiser in honour of Residential School Survivors, their families, and the children who never returned home.

This initiative is grounded in remembrance, education, and responsibility. It creates space for individuals and communities to come together in a good way—through learning, reflection, and creation—while supporting Survivors directly.This annual fundraiser is held to:

• Honour the lives and experiences of Residential School Survivors
• Acknowledge the ongoing impacts of the residential school system on individuals, families, and communities
• Support Survivors through direct financial contributions
• Create opportunities for meaningful engagement and learning
   

This work is guided by a commitment to truth, remembrance, and carrying forward responsibility in a good way.

September 2026 we raised $1000 for the Survivor Secretariat on Six Nations.

 Throughout the month of September, Bead The Change offers:

Beaded Every Child Matters Pieces

• Handmade beadwork in orange tones
• Earrings, keychains, medallions, and bundles
• Each piece created with intention and care
   

Workshops & Community Spaces

• Opportunities to come together to create and reflect
• Learning spaces that centre understanding and respect 
• Accessible entry points for individuals and groups
   

 100% of proceeds from this initiative are directed toward supporting Residential School Survivors.

Funds may be contributed to:

• Local Survivors and community-led initiatives 
• Survivor support programs
• Organizations that directly support healing and wellness
   

This approach ensures that contributions remain grounded in community and aligned with the purpose of the fundraiser.