Residential Schools
Gord Downie’s brothers visit London-area schools to carry on late musician’s legacy
A series of school visits by Downie’s brothers on Friday called for reconciliation and recognition of Indigenous issues. 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
Burlington to honour Gord Downie’s legacy with tribute concert focused on truth and reconciliation
The Burlington Performing Arts Centre is holding a tribute concert to Tragically Hip frontman Gord Downie with a portion of ticket sales supporting truth and reconciliation efforts. Continue reading
Decades after its closure, survivors of abuse at Woodlands receive compensation
By Catherine Urquhart Reporter
Woodlands survivors who have not come forward are encouraged to make a claim. Continue reading
‘We were called savages’: Mi’kmaq elders reflect on past decades of discrimination in N.S.
Indigenous communities marking Treaty Day in Nova Scotia reflected on decades of discrimination in the province. 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 events commemorate Orange Shirt Day
Orange Shirt Day is being commemorated in Saskatchewan to remember those who died at residential schools in the country and to honour those who survived. Continue reading
Residential school survivors honoured in Standoff during Orange Shirt Day
It was a traumatic experience that shaped the lives of Indigenous people across the country and survivors of residential schools were honoured on Orange Shirt Day. Continue reading
Golden West radio apologizes for ad that downplayed residential schools
A company that operates a chain of radio stations is apologizing for running a paid advertisement that downplayed the effect of the residential school system on Indigenous people. Continue reading
Edmonton public schools to review its ‘books to weed out’ list due to concerns
Edmonton Public Schools says it’s taking down its book review site after a leading Indigenous author questioned why some of his graphic novels were on a not-recommended list. Continue reading