Residential school monument to be given pride of place on Parliament Hill

Canada’s Indian Residential Schools National Monument (First Nations, Métis and Inuit) will have pride of place on the western terrace of Parliament Hill with a commanding view of the Ottawa River. The monument will be “a contemplative space to remember, honour, educate, heal, and reconcile, and will speak to the country and the world for […]

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Tk’emlups eyes options for major renovation, redesign of Kamloops Indian Residential School building

Dozens of people attended an open house Thursday to learn about three concept plans the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc band has for the former Kamloops Indian Residential School building. Among the changes considered in the redesigns are new floor space, new stairs and the addition of elevators. Known today as the Chief Louis Centre, and headquarters […]

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‘Kaatagoging’: New book series honours residential school survivors | APTN News

A group of residential school survivors and supporters gathered to launch a new book series called “Kaatagoging”, which means “grave” or “returning to the earth” in Anishinaabemowin..

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Carrying the spirit and intent of Murray Sinclair’s vision forward in Treaty 7 territory

For nearly three decades, I have immersed myself in archival work to uncover the histories of my People, the Kainai (Blood Tribe) in Treaty 7 territory, in Alberta. What began in childhood as a search for photographs of my ancestors has evolved into a lifelong pursuit of understanding through records and Tribal narratives. Unlike my peers who had […]

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