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Residential school survivors aim to educate othersMonday will mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – honouring residential school survivors and those who didn’t come. And as Iris Dyck reports, survivors and advocates tell us it’s a day to heal.Sep 27
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Conservative candidates compares LGBTQ policy to residential schoolsThe New Brunswick Tories are under pressure to drop one of their candidates after she compared a gender identity policy to residential schools in a social media post. Silas Brown has more on the fallout.Global News at 6 New BrunswickOct 1
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Alberta filmmaker shares story of Residential School survivorElder Betty Ross spent the week before the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Alberta, telling her story. As Joelle Tomlinson reports, sharing her life on screen has been a part of her healing processGlobal News Hour at 6 CalgarySep 27
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NDP MP introduces residential school denialism billAn NDP MP has introduced a bill which, if passed, would criminalize residential school denialism.Sep 26
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Truth and reconciliation: Kamloops community grapples with death of residential school survivorA community in Kamloops, B.C., is grappling with the sudden death of Douglas Eustache, a residential school survivor. His loved ones say his story underscores the ongoing struggle of his people. Global’s Neetu Garcha recently travelled to Kamloops where the family said their rallies for justice are a movement for recognition and change in a...CanadaSep 30
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Cochrane filmmaker shares residential school survivor’s story through docudramaA Cochrane filmmaker is sharing the story of residential school survivor Betty Ross. The docudrama will be distributed to schools across Canada to be used as a study guide.Global News Morning CalgarySep 24
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Majority say Canada should do more to recognize legacy of residential schools: pollAs Canada marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, new polling by IPSOS exclusively for Global News shows a clear majority of Canadians feel both governments and people should do more to recognize the legacy of residential schools. Global News’ Nivrita Ganguly and Amandalina Letterio discuss.CanadaSep 30
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Truth and Reconciliation: B.C. community demands answers after death of residential school survivorA community in B.C. is demanding answers after the sudden death of a local man who was a residential school survivor. Douglas Eustache’s death on June 9 has sparked concern about how cases involving Indigenous Peoples are handled by police. Now there are calls for a thorough investigation into what happened. Neetu Garcha reports, with...CanadaSep 29
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Victim of B.C. driver who struck residential school march happy with verdictOne of the victims of a man who drove into a residential school march in Mission more than two years ago says he’s happy with the guilty verdict. Kristen Robinson reports.Global News Hour at 6 BCSep 24
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The Knowing: Tanya Talaga’s search for long-lost matriarch in Canada’s residential school systemIn “The Knowing,” Anishinaabe journalist Tanya Talaga traces her family’s search for their long-lost matriarch, connecting it to Canada’s residential school system. She highlights the title’s significance, key family revelations and what stood out to her during her journey of discovery.The Morning ShowSep 23
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Man accused of driving into B.C. residential school march guilty of dangerous drivingThe man who drove into people during a residential school march more than two years ago in Mission, B.C., has been found guilty of dangerous driving. Kristen Robinson tells us why the judge didn’t believe his version of events.Global News Hour at 6 BCSep 23
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Phyllis Webstad’s Book: Teaching kids about residential schoolsPhyllis Webstad, founder of “Orange Shirt Day” is the author of a new children’s book aimed at educating the next generation about residential schools. Phyllis explains why it’s crucial for kids to learn about the legacy of this part of Canada’s history and how her granddaughter inspired her to write the new book.The Morning ShowSep 11
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Unmarked burials indicated at former residential school site near The PasThere are indications of unmarked graves at a former residential school site in Opaskwayak Cree Nation near The PasCanadaAug 30
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Canada imposes cap on residential school searchesWhile the federal government had pledged $320 million for communities to start searching suspected burial sites at residential schools across Canada, it is now capping funding at $500,000 on any new searches. Melissa Ridgen explains why the spending is being scaled back, and how the announcement surprised Indigenous leaders.Global NationalJul 24
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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: Penticton Walk for the ChildrenIt was the biggest turnout yet in Penticton for a 2k walk to remember residential school students who never returned home. As Victoria Femia reports, survivors and those impacted by the residential school system say the show of support goes a long way toward healing and reconciliation.CanadaSep 30
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Recognizing National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and 94 Calls to ActionWATCH: FSIN 3rd Vice Chief Aly Bear discusses intergenerational trauma of residential schools, 94 Calls to Action, education efforts, and healing ahead of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Monday, September 30. The Residential School Survivor support line is available 24 hours a day 1-866-925-4419.Sep 27
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Reconciliation Run 2024The 2024 Reconciliation Run takes place Saturday, starting at the former Birtle Residential School and ending on Birdtail Sioux Dakota Nation.Sep 27
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Truth and Reconciliation workshopTruth and Reconciliation events have already gotten underway ahead of Monday as residential school survivors and Indigenous students took part in a workshop today.Sep 27
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LGBTQ organization responds to PC candidate’s controversial commentsAn LGTBQ organization is echoing concerns from Indigenous leaders about a PC candidate’s social media post. Moncton-area candidate Sherry Wilson compared a school gender identity policy to the residential school system. Suzanne Lapointe reports.Global News at 6 New BrunswickOct 2
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Spirit Garden opens beside Toronto City Hall on National Day for Truth and ReconciliationStudents, teachers, residential school survivors and family members gathered at Nathan Phillips Square to mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. As Sean O’Shea reports, a permanent memorial park opened beside city hall showcasing indigenous culture.CanadaSep 30