December 4, 2024
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St. Anne’s residential school survivors lose what could be final battle with Ottawa over documents
Marc P. Klijnsmit Posted On May 8, 2018


Edmund Metatawabin says survivors group now focused on discussions with Indigenous Relations Minister Jorge Barrera · CBC News · Posted: May 07, 2018 7:20 PM ET | Last Updated: May 7 Students from St. Anne’s Indian Residential School in Fort […]


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St.Anne residential school survivors and concerned citizens.
Marc P. Klijnsmit Posted On April 20, 2018



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Clint Eastwood told ‘Indian Horse’ director: ‘People need to see this movie’
Marc P. Klijnsmit Posted On April 13, 2018


TORONTO — When Canadian director Stephen S. Campanelli showed his new film “Indian Horse” to his mentor, Clint Eastwood, the four-time Oscar winner was in disbelief. In theatres Friday, the drama is based on late Canadian author Richard Wagamese’s acclaimed […]


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Did a Couple Adopt a Native American Child for $10 in 1952?
Marc P. Klijnsmit Posted On April 8, 2018


The story behind a decades-old letter that went viral in 2018. By Dan MacGuill 13 March 2018 A letter purportedly documenting a Catholic orphanage’s sale of a Native American child to an Illinois couple received widespread attention decades later on social […]


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For Quebec’s aboriginal police, the pay is no match for the danger, critics say
Marc P. Klijnsmit Posted On April 3, 2018


The funding model that pays for policing in 43 of Quebec’s aboriginal communities is dangerously inadequate and unfair, according to sources in the provincial, federal and First Nations governments. CHRISTOPHER CURTIS, MONTREAL GAZETTE The stack of police files sitting on […]


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Indian Horse, the movie.
Marc P. Klijnsmit Posted On April 1, 2018


Follows the life of Canadian First Nations boy, Saul Indian Horse, as he survives residential school and life amongst the racism of the 1970s. A talented hockey player, Saul must find his own path as he battles sterotypes and alcoholism.


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Truth and Reconciliation commissioner speaks at TRU
Marc P. Klijnsmit Posted On March 27, 2018


By Sean Brady – March 25, 2018 Willie Littlechild didn’t want to serve as a commissioner on the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, but he’s thankful he did. He was initially reluctant when he agreed to serve, if named, as one of […]


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A Shocking History
Marc P. Klijnsmit Posted On March 3, 2018


February 28, 2018  News By G. Jeffrey MacDonald One of the darkest chapters in American history remains largely unknown as records from federally funded, church-run boarding schools for Native Americans collect dust in obscure vaults at local historical societies and […]


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13-year-old student dies on Wahpeton Indian school campus
Marc P. Klijnsmit Posted On February 9, 2018


WAHPETON, N.D. –  A student reportedly died on a boarding school campus here earlier this week. The Circle of Nations School confirmed Wednesday, Feb. 7, that a 13-year-old girl was found dead at about 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 6, according […]


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Catholic Archbishop: ‘I’d Rather Go to Prison Than Report Child Abuse to Police’
Marc P. Klijnsmit Posted On February 8, 2018


One of the highest-ranking officials in the Catholic Church has stated that he would “rather go to prison” than report pedophilia to police. Australia’s most powerful clergy, Archbishop of Melbourne Denis Hart, says he’s prepared to be jailed for failing to […]


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All survivors of Indian Residential Schools should receive all compensation they are entitled to
Marc P. Klijnsmit Posted On January 19, 2018


CAROLYN BENNETT · THURSDAY, JANUARY 18, 2018 All survivors of Indian Residential Schools should receive all compensation to which they are entitled under the Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement – and our government is working hard to ensure that. Unfortunately, some public […]


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The 2018 Woodrow Lloyd Lecture
Marc P. Klijnsmit Posted On December 26, 2017


Exciting news! The 2018 Woodrow Lloyd Lecture (February 15) will feature Mi’kmaw lawyer, author, and social justice activist Pam Palmater. Palmater will speak about the difficult institutional and economic work of true reconciliation. Sneak peek: https://www.uregina.ca/arts/public-lectures/lloyd-lecture.html  


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Schools to develop Indigenous study
Marc P. Klijnsmit Posted On December 19, 2017


By SARA McCLEARY Tuesday, December 19, 2017 2:27:28 EST PM Ontario curriculum changes developed in response to Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action will be implemented in September 2018.   Dianne Roach, education manager for Garden River First Nation, […]


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Legal battles continue for St. Anne’s residential school survivors
Marc P. Klijnsmit Posted On December 19, 2017


Nishnawbe Aski Nation is rallying outside the Government of Canada Tuesday in support of St. Anne’s Survivors. 16 Dec 13, 2017 10:58 AM by: Community Submission Deputy Grand Chief Anna Betty Achneepineskum. (Photo supplied) Nishnawbe Aski Nation release TORONTO, Ont. […]


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Mapping Canada’s history of residential schools with Google Earth
Marc P. Klijnsmit Posted On December 11, 2017


As the first Canadian organization to launch a story with Google Earth Voyager, Canadian Geographic, with the support of the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation, offers an in-depth look at the residential school system The Residential School story on Google […]


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Residential schools and missing children
Marc P. Klijnsmit Posted On December 5, 2017


The Decolonizing Lens invites you to our residential schools and missing children program where four films will be screened at the Cinematheque with a panel of special guests. Films will begin at 7PM. Discussion panelists include: Graham Constant, Raymond Frogner, […]


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    Residential School Magazine: Dealing with all aspects of the residential school experience. Featuring stories from survivors, interviews with prominent First Nations and Native American people, and inspirational essays and narratives. Its general tone will be to uplift, aid, and inform readers who have been affected by the residential school system.


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