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Exclusive: I am a survivor of the inter-generational trauma of residential schools; I am a child of survivors.

Mel Cook Crate Posted On March 25, 2022

My name is Jordan Apetagon. I am a survivor of the inter-generational trauma of residential schools; I am a child of survivors. At one point, I was a product of this broken system, a damaged environment that was haunted by […]

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The Warrior Within by Mary Black

Mary Black Posted On March 15, 2022

Flashbacks of the comforting burn of liquor on the back of my tongue; the taste invasive like blood in my mouth. Memories envelop me All I see is red My body is trembling, vigorously shaking, as I recall the pressure […]

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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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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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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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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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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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Book Review: Grandfather explains how he lost his language at residential school

Marc P. Klijnsmit Posted On September 19, 2017

By Carrie MacKenzie “Stolen Words” by Melanie Florence and illustrated by Gabrielle Grimard is a beautiful, charming book for children ages six to nine. It tells the story of a little girl asking her Grandfather how to say “Grandfather” in […]

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Moving Forward Together Event

Marc P. Klijnsmit Posted On September 3, 2017

Woodland Cultural Centre Welcomes Survivors of Residential School, Supporters, for Moving Forward Together Event Brantford, ON – The Woodland Cultural Centre will welcome Survivors of the Residential School system from Six Nations, Northern Ontario, and Quebec for the first annual […]

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Team made up of residential school survivors recognized by Hockey Hall of Fame

Marc P. Klijnsmit Posted On August 10, 2017

Sagkeeng Oldtimers team started in 1978 and competed around the world CBC News Posted: Aug 08, 2017 10:00 AM CT Last Updated: Aug 08, 2017 10:00 AM CT The Sagkeeng Oldtimers team in 1993. The team holds titles in the […]

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This Residential School Survivor And Worker Reunited 70 Years Later

Marc P. Klijnsmit Posted On July 22, 2017

Thousands of Indigenous kids were taken from their homes to be assimilated. This is Geraldine’s story. Posted on July 21, 2017, at 11:18 a.m. Colin Graf BuzzFeed Contributor Geraldine Robertson, right, in 1946. The young girl smiles broadly in the […]

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West Coast totem pole on busy Montreal street a reminder of Canada’s residential schools

Marc P. Klijnsmit Posted On May 5, 2017

‘I wanted to tell my story through the pole,’ says B.C. artist Charles Joseph, who attended residential school By Stephanie Cram, CBC News Posted: May 04, 2017 3:55 PM ET Last Updated: May 04, 2017 3:55 PM ET A totem pole […]

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