A collection of news and internal articles shared regarding the latest updates in discovery, truth, and reconciliation surrounding residential schools.
A woman who delivered powerful testimony to an inquiry into children in care hopes that no other Innu children from Labrador are moved thousands of kilometres away from their homes and family. “I was alone. I felt alone for many years,” said Natuashish resident Munik Penashue, who spoke publicly about her experiences to the Inquiry…
When Cree-Métis filmmaker Danis Goulet found out she’d be directing an episode of Reservation Dogs that dealt with the trauma of residential schools — or boarding schools, as they’re known in the U.S. — her biggest concern was how to tackle it the right way. “It’s such an intense topic and one that I’ve dealt with […]
“It wasn’t that bad, they got an education out of it.” Michael Eshkawkogan says he’s seen that exact comment and others like it when scrolling on social media. No one has ever said it to his face, but he knows it’s out there. “Some don’t believe churches or people are capable of this,” said Eshkawkogan, […]
The Manitoba government introduced a bill in the legislature Monday to make Sept. 30 — the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation — a statutory holiday. Giving workers under the province’s jurisdiction the day off would allow them to remember the impact of the residential school system on Indigenous children, Premier Wab Kinew said…
