“Pink Shirt Day Canada”
(the Pink Shirt Day BROADCAST – February 25, 2026)
The Pink Shirt Day Canada show is a 45-minute broadcast that will be shared with all registered schools on Pink Shirt Day – February 25, 2026! Once registered, schools will receive the broadcast link and can watch the show at a time that is most convenient for their classrooms.
Questions? Please check out our FAQ page or contact us!
Join Maya and Her Guests
Join hosts, Maya Kara and WITSUp the Walrus as they welcome the Leona Prince, an award-winning speaker recognized for her impactful work with young people across Canada; superstar Canadian swimmer, Maëlle Sanborn, along with Harbour Youth Dance Studio and the Crescent School Robotics Team. Maya will also welcome the Geronimo Canoe Club. Representing Team Canada, the club as a whole as well as individual team members earned impressive wins at the elite 2025 IVF Worlds Distance Championships in Niteroi, Rio de Janeriro. Get ready for an unforgettable experience filled with inspiration, creativity, and of course kindness!
LEONA PRINCE is an award-winning speaker, youth mentor, and advocate for mental wellness and inclusion, recognized for her impactful work with young people across Canada. Through her leadership and lived experience, Leona models empathy, resilience, and self-acceptance. Students will benefit from her perspective on kindness, belonging, and building confidence—skills that support positive relationships and inclusive school communities.
MAELLE SANBORN is a nationally recognized Canadian youth swimmer from Victoria who made history at the Canada Summer Games, earning five gold medals and setting a Canada Games record. Her journey reflects years of discipline, resilience, and commitment to personal growth. Students will be inspired by Maëlle’s example of perseverance, goal-setting, and the importance of supportive environments in reaching one’s potential.
HARBOUR DANCE STUDIO is a dynamic dance organization that empowers young artists through movement, creativity, and expression. With a focus on teamwork, confidence, and artistic growth, Harbour dancers learn how discipline, collaboration, and self‑belief help them shine both on stage and in everyday life. Their work demonstrates to students how passion and practice can help them overcome challenges, celebrate individuality, and support others in a positive, inclusive community.
The GERONIMO CANOE CLUB is a youth-led paddling club rooted in Indigenous culture, values, and connection to the land and water. Through canoeing, members develop leadership, teamwork, and traditions of respect, cooperation, and shared responsibility. Their journey shows students what young people can achieve when they support one another, take pride in their identity, and work together toward shared goals.
The CRESCENT SCHOOL ROBOTICS TEAM is a high-performing student team known for excellence in robotics, engineering, and innovation. Through hands-on problem-solving and collaboration, students demonstrate perseverance, creativity, and teamwork. Their work shows how inclusion, communication, and mutual support are essential skills—both in STEM and beyond the classroom.
Please send us your reel or photo with a description, like this picture from Peace River, Alberta. We promise to review them all, and share the ones we can. Submit videos as MP4, and/or photos minimum 300 kb, to: [email protected]
Students across Canada can also submit two to three questions for a guest they would like to connect with, and our pre-recorded guests will answer them during the Pink Shirt Day Canada show. This is a fantastic opportunity for students to learn from inspiring individuals and hear their insights about their incredible journeys.
To submit questions, please include the following details and send them in video, audio, or written format to [email protected] by January 29th: 1) Province, 2) – Student name(s) and school; 3) Two to three questions for each guest
We will compile all submissions and aim to air as many questions as possible during the broadcast!
“Pink Shirt Day Canada Live”
Highlight Reels
Between 2021 and 2025 our broadcasts reached over 1500 classrooms from 100 schools totaling over 50,000 children and youth from both high schools and elementary/public schools, representing most areas of Canada.
About WITS Programs Foundation
Pink Shirt Day Canada is an initiative of the WITS Programs Foundation (WPF), a Canadian charitable organisation whose mission is to create safe environments for children and youth. WPF engages school students with their programs in English and French: Canadian Kindness Leaders / Mentors canadienne en gentillesse; WITS & LEADS / DIRE & MENTOR, and the Pink Shirt Project / le Projet du chandail rose. WITS programs are proven to reduce peer victimization (bullying), and have been started in elementary schools across Canada and now in the US and Europe. Close to a million children have learned to use their WITS to prevent victimization.
Our Sponsors
Thank you to our generous sponsors for their support in ending bullying and spreading kindness across Canada

















