Nova Scotia to waive name change fees for residential school survivors
The step to waive the fees makes Nova Scotia only the second province in Canada to act on the call by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission to do so. Continue reading
Residential School Survivors
Bridging the gap in economic reconciliation in Saskatchewan
The Bridging Economic Reconciliation conference brought together industry leaders, government officials and Indigenous communities in Saskatoon. Continue reading
New website launched for residential school survivors to decide fate of their records
Claimants can choose to download a personal copy of their abuse claim records, share them with the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation, or do nothing. Continue reading
2018 Alberta Orange Shirt Day logo designed by Calgary girl
Eleven-year-old Sophie St. Cyr created the design last year and her contest entry beat those from about 665 other students from across the province. Continue reading
Saskatchewan appeal court rules on legal fees dispute over residential schools
The Saskatchewan Court of Appeal is allowing an appeal of a lower-court ruling in a dispute between the Canadian government and the Merchant Law Group. Continue reading
International ambassadors join Saskatoon students to learn about reconciliation
Six international ambassadors join Saskatoon students to hear from two residential school survivors and Canada’s path to reconciliation. Continue reading
Residential school survivors’ Thanksgiving reunion
By Neetu Garcha Video Journalist / Anchor
It’s a reunion of residential school survivors and those attending travelled from far and wide to be there. Continue reading
Regina remembers residential school survivors with Orange Shirt Day
By Christa Dao Digital Journalist
The Orange Shirt Day movement started three years ago in Williams Lake, B.C. It’s inspired by the story of a six-year-old girl who attended a residential school in 1973 and had her bright orange T-shirt taken away. Continue reading
University of Saskatchewan professor wins national award
University of Saskatchewan history professor awarded one of Canada’s top awards. Continue reading