“It’s not just a part of who we are as Survivors —it’s a part of who we are as a nation” (2023) National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation. In the path forward to reconciliation, the truth of what was experienced by the children who attended the residential school system and the intergenerational impacts on their families, communities and nation are an important part of the healing process. During this event, Elders and Survivors’ from Treaty 7 will be sharing their stories with the campus community in the Irene Lewis Atrium.
This event will begin in ceremony with an opening blessing and smudge to commemorate healing and celebrate the culture and spirituality that colonialism tried to defeat. Elders will take turns in sharing their stories with the community as medicines are offered in the smudge pan. A short reflection period with a questions and answers session will conclude the event.
Mental health supports from Student Development and Counseling will be available for attendees. The Indian Residential Schools crisis line is available 24 hours a day for anyone experiencing pain or distress due to their residential school experience, 1.866.925.4419.
12 - 1:30 pm | Irene Lewis Atrium, Stan Grad Building | Registration deadline Sep 22, 2023