January 24, 2025
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Marc P. Klijnsmit



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Breakfast with Dr. Cindy Blackstock at the University of Toronto
Marc P. Klijnsmit Posted On November 20, 2017


Hi Everyone! This is just a final reminder that tomorrow is the talk with Dr. Cindy Blackstock! Please have your ticket on hand with you and your student ID. Registrstation begins at 7:30 am. Breakfast served at 8am, 8:15 am […]


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Should we demolish or preserve remaining residential school buildings?
Marc P. Klijnsmit Posted On November 19, 2017


Sunday November 19, 2017 Shingwauk Hall, the site of the Shingwauk Residential School, is now the central building of Algoma University. (Fungus Guy)   MORE STORIES FROM THIS EPISODE What to do with residential school buildings is also a part […]


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Oldest known survivor of residential school dies at age 111
Marc P. Klijnsmit Posted On November 16, 2017


Marguerite Wabano attributed her longevity to her capacity to forgive By Christopher Herodier, CBC News Posted: Nov 15, 2015 4:26 PM ET Last Updated: Nov 15, 2015 9:53 PM ET “No use carrying things around. Learn to forgive, and it’ll help […]


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These Are My Words: Acclaimed author’s childhood experience at residential school
Marc P. Klijnsmit Posted On November 15, 2017


Ruby Slipperjack attended the Shingwauk Residential School in Sault Ste. Marie when she was 12 yrs old By Christina Jung, CBC News Posted: Nov 15, 2017 8:30 AM ET Last Updated: Nov 15, 2017 4:29 PM ET A member of the […]


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Our stolen generation: a shameful legacy
Marc P. Klijnsmit Posted On November 14, 2017


[sg_popup id=1] By Aaron Smale | Contributing writer November 14, 2017 Indigenous peoples throughout English-speaking countries have had their children taken away by the state for generations. Most countries have faced up to this legacy but New Zealand has been […]


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Giiwe: This is Home
Marc P. Klijnsmit Posted On November 13, 2017


Giiwe: This is Home is the first production completed through The Chang School Film Hub, an initiative designed to support film projects of current learners and recent graduates of the certificate in film studies. The documentary chronicles the journey of […]


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Oskeskwew Pasikowin – New Woman Standing
Marc P. Klijnsmit Posted On November 13, 2017


ᐅᐢᑫᐢᑫᐧᐤ ᐸᓯᑯᐃᐧᐣ Oskeskwew Pasikowin  New Woman Standing  A Play in One Act by Northern Thunderbird Copyright © 2016 Lance D. Morrison Toronto, ON Note This play is a work of fiction. However, many of the situations and stories are taken […]


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A Harbor Springs boarding school worked to erase Odawa culture until the 1980s
Marc P. Klijnsmit Posted On November 9, 2017


You have probably heard the phrase “school of choice” used when describing public education options in Michigan, but what about a “school of no choice?” That was the case for many native Michiganders for over a century. With November being […]


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UCR professor illustrates the boarding school life of Native American children
Marc P. Klijnsmit Posted On November 8, 2017


By Jaya Vengadesan Courtesy of UCR Today A new book, “Shadows of Sherman Institute,” co-written by UCR professor Clifford Trafzer, highlights the private boarding school life of Native American children through the use of a collection of photos. Native American […]


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Battle River council on board with residential school cemetery’s heritage designation
Marc P. Klijnsmit Posted On November 7, 2017


Saskatchewan school cemetery is the final resting place of 74 people, mostly students from the school By Bridget Yard, CBC News The Battleford Industrial School cemetery is now surrounded by private property, meaning it’s not legally accessible to the descendants of […]


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Regina school reconsiders Davin name in light of residential school history
Marc P. Klijnsmit Posted On November 7, 2017


Nicholas Flood Davin, a journalist, lawyer and an MP in the late 1800s, is seen here in an undated handout image. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-City of Regina) Jennifer Graham, The Canadian Press Published Monday, November 6, 2017 6:12PM EST REGINA — […]


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Bearing witness to residential schools through reclaimed art
Marc P. Klijnsmit Posted On November 3, 2017


Artist Carey Newman’s large-scale Witness Blanket installation passes through the University of the Fraser Valley. By ANQI SHEN | NOV 03 2017 No matter who Shirley Hardman talks to after they’ve seen the Witness Blanket at the University of the […]


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Jane Philpott Likens Indigenous Child Welfare System To Residential School Legacy
Marc P. Klijnsmit Posted On November 2, 2017


She’s called an emergency meeting with provinces. 11/02/2017 10:38 EDT | Updated 2 hours ago Kristy Kirkup, Canadian Press ADRIAN WYLD/CP Indigenous Services Minister Jane Philpott rises during question period in the House of Commons on Oct. 24, 2017. OTTAWA […]


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Children’s book on residential schools wins Governor General’s Award
Marc P. Klijnsmit Posted On November 1, 2017


Posted: 11/1/2017 6:57 AM | Last Modified: 11/1/2017 9:40 AM TREVOR HAGAN / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS FILES David Alexander Robertson at the Manitoba Book Awardsearlier this year. A children’s book that explores the history and effects of Canada’s residential schools […]


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Lesson plans promote Indigenous history, legacy of residential schools
Marc P. Klijnsmit Posted On October 25, 2017


Lesson plans promote Indigenous history, legacy of residential schools EVA FERGUSON, CALGARY HERALD More from Eva Ferguson, Calgary Herald Published on: October 24, 2017 | Last Updated: October 24, 2017 5:33 PM MDT Chief Tony Alexis, Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation […]


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Gord Downie gave ‘exposure’ to residential school stories, Chanie Wenjack’s sister says
Marc P. Klijnsmit Posted On October 19, 2017


Daisy Munroe says frontman’s visit north to launch project, meet Chanie’s family was appreciated CBC News Posted: Oct 19, 2017 3:04 PM ET Last Updated: Oct 19, 2017 3:09 PM ET Gord Downie’s Secret Path project highlighted the death of […]


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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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