Residential school survivor appointed to Order of Ontario

  SAULT STE. MARIE – A survivor of the Shingwauk Indian Residential School in Sault Ste. Marie has received the province’s highest civilian honour for advancing truth and reconciliation through her work. Elder Shirley Horn is one of 30 appointees to the 2025 Order of Ontario, which recognizes individuals for their “distinguished service and extraordinary achievements,” according to […]

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10 years forward: Reflecting on the progress made since the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Report

A closer look at Canada’s reconciliation efforts will be the focus of conversation at an event later this week at City Hall. The City of Kingston and Friends of The Spire invite the community to attend 10 Years Forward: Reflections on the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Report on Sunday, Feb. 22. Kingston is honoured to welcome Marie […]

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Children’s book tells residential ‘school’ story from a kid’s perspective

  A new children’s book tells the story of Cree Elder Shirley (Fletcher) Horn’s experience over a decade of attending residential “school” — recounting the experience from a kid’s perspective. Shirley: An Indian Residential School Story was written and illustrated by Anishinaabe author Joanne Robertson, along with Horn. Read More on Indiginews.com

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Archbishop’s Message on Residential School Denialism

  To the People of the Diocese of New Westminster, Grace and peace to you. In the Calls to Action from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, the 60th call states this: We call upon leaders of the church parties to the Settlement Agreement and all other faiths, in collaboration with Indigenous spiritual leaders, Survivors, schools of […]

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