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PIPSC collaborates with Know History to acknowledge its role in Canada’s colonial past and steps towards reconciliation
Montreal, November 28, 2023 – On the third day of its national convention, PIPSC presented the findings of a comprehensive study aimed at understanding and contextualizing the union’s involvement in colonial institutions, policies, and programs that have adversely affected Indigenous peoples. Over two years, Know History‘s experts have meticulously researched PIPSC’s history, uncovering the union’s […]
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Musée de la civilisation Marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation by Unveiling the Witness Blanket a Powerful Work of Art
QUÉBEC, – A damaged shoe. Braids of hair. A hockey trophy. A wooden door. A black-and-white photograph. A fragment of stained glass. Far from ordinary, these items are silent witnesses of the residential school era and are part of the 800 pieces that make up the Witness Blanket, the masterful work created by master carver […]
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Orange lights on crosses honor Residential School Children
(Kahnawake – 29, Seskehkó:wa/September 2022) The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke wishes to inform the community that orange lights have been installed by Public Works on the two crosses at either end of the village area on the Old Malone Highway. The lights honor children who attended Residential School and, especially, those who never returned home […]
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MCK: Crosswalks to commemorate Residential School Children
(Kahnawake – 28, Seskehkó:wa/September 2022) The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke wishes to inform the community that the Public Works Unit will be painting several crosswalks today to commemorate children who attended Residential School and, especially, those that never returned home. A special orange feather design, created by local artist Wyler Diome-Montour, will be painted at […]
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Kahnawake honors Residential School victims and survivors on Friday, September 30th
(Kahnawake – 28, Seskehkó:wa/September 2022) The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke wishes to remind the public that the community will be observing Friday’s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation as a time of reflection to honor the memory of the victims lost and those affected by the Residential School system. This federal statutory holiday was observed […]
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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: UQAT marks the day with concrete actions
Rouyn-Noranda, September 27, 2022 – The Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue (UQAT) marks the second National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in a variety of ways, but especially by taking concrete action with the university and Quebec community. Reconciliation with First Peoples requires education and, since its creation, UQAT has been actively involved and has […]
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National Film Board of Canada events across Canada commemorate Truth and Reconciliation Week 2022
From: National Film Board September 21, 2022 The National Film Board of Canada (NFB) is marking this year’s Truth and Reconciliation Week with interactive, virtual and in-person events to bring Canadians closer to Indigenous culture, history and its diverse people. From Toronto to Winnipeg to Vancouver, the events will be hosted by the NFB Education […]
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Canada shares Residential School documents with National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation
From: Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada News release Taking care: We recognize this news release may contain information that is difficult for many and that our efforts to honour Survivors and families may act as an unwelcome reminder for those who have suffered hardships through generations of government policies that were harmful to Indigenous Peoples. […]
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