The National tour that launched in Ottawa this fall, has made a stop in Moose Jaw. 

Phyllis Webstad, the founder of Orange shirt day, spoke directly to the youth attending Sacred Heart elementary school.

"The seed of reconciliation is being planted in elementary and high schools across Canada," says Webstad.

She also adds that Canada will know when it's close to reconciliation when First Nations no longer refer to their lives as a healing journey.

Vivian Gauvin who is a student services support teacher and local organizer of the Paths to Reconciliation tour explains the importance of truth.

"Hopefully this generation can learn (about residential schools) thanks to the survivor stories because when we know better, we can do better."

Grade five students from Sacred Heart, Hope Rellton and Nickson Johnson explained what they learned.

"Life was way harder when they had residential schools," says Johnson 

"I think this is important because it gives us something to watch out for when we're older," adds Rellton.

Grade four students went on to say they learned that "there used to be a fence that separated the boys and the girls, and they couldn't touch or hug each other."

The most important information Webstad wants to get across to the next generation of youth is the significant truth about Canadian history.