Every year on the last Wednesday of February, Canadians come
together to celebrate Pink Shirt Day. It may seem like just another
holiday, but this day holds special significance for many people
across the country. The origins of Pink Shirt Day and its message
have a powerful impact in the fight against bullying.
The first Pink Shirt Day was celebrated in Canada in 2007, and
it all started with two high school students from Nova Scotia.
David Shepherd and Travis Price noticed a fellow student being
bullied for wearing a pink shirt to school.
They decided to take a stand against this form of harassment by
buying and distributing pink shirts for their classmates to wear
the next day. It showed the would-be bullies that the person being
targeted did not stand alone. This act of solidarity sparked a
movement that has since spread across the country and beyond.
