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Alberta artist hopes miniature replica of residential school will help with healing, reconciliation
June 4, 2024
A miniature reminder of a large, dark part of Canada’s history is opening the door for discussions on reconciliation and healing. For years, local Indigenous artist Lance Cardinal had a vision for an art piece, a miniature replica of a residential school. “This school here, St. Martin’s, was the first residential school in my community,” Cardinal said. “It’s the school that both of my grandparents went to … this is where they met, this is where they were married and this is where they went to school…