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How writing can help heal trauma from Residential Schools

Published: May 27, 2025

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How the truth about Indian Residential Schools in Canada was suppressed

By Renita Bangert Three early reports by settler Canadians documented abuse and attempted genocide, yet the Residential School system persisted Indigenous people have known the truth about what happened at Residential Schools since long before the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) created a historical record of it. Survivors of Residential Schools spoke their truths to […]

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What is Indigenous data sovereignty and why does it matter?

Control over data related to Residential Schools and more is crucial to truth and reconciliation in Canada

Orange shirts with the phrase "Every Child Matters" printed on them line Marine Drive in Vancouver as a memorial for the Indigenous children who were sent to Residential Schools in Canada.

6 ways to deepen your understanding of Indian residential school history

Here’s how to learn more on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the same date as Orange Shirt Day

Children's shoes and a painted orange rock that reads "Every Child Matters" site at a memorial at Canada's Parliament Hill for Indigenous children who were sent to Residential Schools

Truth before reconciliation: 8 ways to identify and confront Residential School denialism

Denialism obscures the truth about Canada’s Indian Residential School system in ways that protect the status quo

"The Daddies", an acrylic painting by Cree artist Kent Monkman, gives an Indigenous view of Canada's Confederation

How art can help with Indigenous reconciliation

Artist Kent Monkman, now showing at UBC’s Museum of Anthropology, is changing the way people see Canadian history

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3 things you might not know about Orange Shirt Day

Orange Shirt Day on September 30 raises awareness about residential schools in Canada; learn more about the meaning behind the orange shirts