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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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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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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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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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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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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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Drugs at 4 months. Sexual abuse as a child. Now he fights to keep the monster inside.
Mel Cook Crate Posted On October 23, 2017


Gabriel Smarch shared his story of a cycle that is far too common in Indigenous communities. Gabriel Smarch in his apartment in the Kwanlin Dün First Nation, in Whitehorse. He says when he was 8, his school principal, identified in […]


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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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Gord Downie dead at 53
Marc P. Klijnsmit Posted On October 18, 2017


Downie spent his final months speaking out in support of Indigenous people By John Mazerolle, CBC News Posted: Oct 18, 2017 8:39 AM ET Last Updated: Oct 18, 2017 10:37 AM ET Gord Downie, the Tragically Hip frontman who united a […]


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Residential School Records Detailing Abuses Can Be Destroyed: Supreme Court
Marc P. Klijnsmit Posted On October 11, 2017


The issue pitted privacy against documenting a dark chapter of Canada’s past. 10/06/2017 10:22 EDT | Updated 10/06/2017 14:01 EDT OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada says records detailing the abuse of former residential school students can eventually be […]


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