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A memorial to the children who never returned from Canada’s residential schools
GATINEAU, QC, Sept. 30, 2024 – On this National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the Canadian Museum of History is proud to officially inaugurate the Indian Residential School Memorial Monument, honouring the lives of Indigenous children removed from their families and sent to residential schools. Created by Kwaguʼł master carver Stanley C. Hunt in response to […]
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Amos residential school survivors, the Abitibiwinni First Nation Council and the Government of Canada mark the national historic significance of the Amos residential school under the Residential School System National Historic Event
From: Parks Canada NOTE: The residential school system is a topic that may cause trauma invoked by memories of past abuse. The Government of Canada recognizes the need for safety measures to minimize the risk associated with triggering. A National Residential School Crisis Line has been set up to provide support for former residential school […]
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Rooted in First Peoples Culture and Values, the Centre d’amitié autochtone de Manicouagan Officially Inaugurated
Baie-Comeau, September 27, 2024 – Nearly a year after the announcement of its opening, the Centre d’amitié autochtone de Manicouagan was officially inaugurated today. Located in Baie-Comeau, this major development is an essential service hub that meets the needs of the region’s Indigenous people in a culturally relevant and secure setting. The Centre works to […]
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Government of Canada announces the appointment of two new members to the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada
From: Parks Canada September 26, 2024 The Government of Canada, through Parks Canada and the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada, helps connect Canadians with our shared history. Every designation of a person, place, or event of national historic significance makes a unique addition to the tapestry of stories that collectively contribute to our […]
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Media advisory – The Government of Canada recognizes the national historic significance of the Amos Indian Residential School, commemorated under the Residential School System National Historic Event
From: Parks Canada Media advisory September 26, 2024 Parks Canada and the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada will participate in the unveiling ceremony of two commemorative plaques highlighting the national historic significance of the Amos Indian Residential School, which is commemorated under the Residential School System National Historic Event. Open from 1955 to […]
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First Nations designers own the runway – CBC
Sep. 26, 2024 For the first time, a new collective of First Nations designers took their looks to the runways of Montreal Fashion Week. The Indigenous Collective was formed earlier this year and consists of seven First Nations designers based in Quebec. They held their first show at Montreal Fashion Week at Palais des Congrès […]
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Copibec launches its podcast series: Copyright Act: A Century of Stories
MONTREAL, Sept. 19, 2024 – Copibec celebrates the centenary of the Copyright Act with the launch of its podcast series Copyright Act: A Century of Stories, hosted by Farnell Morisset, which traces the evolution and impact of this legislation on artistic and cultural creation in Canada. The series will be launched exclusively today as part […]
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Reminder: invitation to the Port of Montreal’s great Port Day! September 22, 2024
MONTREAL, Sept. 16, 2024 – Tours of terminals, visits aboard ships and locomotives, games and activities for all ages, free access to the Port of Montreal Tower, an exhibition on the marine industry… On September 22nd, from noon to 4 p.m. at the Port of Montreal’s Grand Quay, the first edition of the Port of […]
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NPCA offering an immersive journey through Indigenous teachings, sounds and stories – PelhamToday.ca
Balls Falls is the site of a walk along the ancient Forest Frolic Trail where guests will experience the sounds of the land and stories that connect to Indigenous histories Join us this fall for “Reawakening: Sounds from the Forest” at Ball’s Falls Conservation Area, where guests will celebrate the harvest and honour all our […]
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Government of Canada recognizes Dr. Frances Gertrude McGill as a person of national historic significance
From: Parks Canada September 5, 2024 Today, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, announced the designation of Dr. Frances Gertrude McGill (1882–1959) as a person of national historic significance under Parks Canada’s National Program of Historical Commemoration. Dr. McGill was born to a farming family […]
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