A collection of news and internal articles shared regarding the latest updates in discovery, truth, and reconciliation surrounding residential schools.
A healing house on the shore of the South Thompson River near Kamloops, B.C., is taking shape to create a safe space for residential school survivors looking to heal from trauma. The $12.5-million project is funded by the federal government, and sits on over 10 hectares of land on the outskirts of the Tk’emlúps te […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
