Tag: Residential schools
Nawash school curriculum teaching kids about their past
‘We don’t have all of the answers. We are on a healing path ourselves and . . . we are reclaiming our history, our language, our culture.’ — Nawash board chair Amy Nadjiwon-Tobey
Local First Nations and neighbouring communities in Grey-Bruce reflect together
Neighbouring municipal and First Nations communities celebrated the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Tuesday. Near Southampton, Saugeen Shores and Saugeen First Nation joined together on a temporarily closed Zgaa-biig-ni-gan Bridge in a moment of reflection and togetherness. The town also closed Victoria Street North from Thompson Street to Clarendon Street between 9 and […]
Neyaashiinigmiing chiefs share residential school stories at Owen Sound gathering
‘Residential school is something that no race of people should have ever endured.’ — Greg Nadjiwon, former Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation chief
Owen Sound working group tackling Ryerson Park renaming request
The city working group is only deciding whether the name should be changed, not what it should be renamed.
Bruce County events generating awareness on residential school impacts
A number of events, ceremonies and actions are planned in Bruce County leading up to and following Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Sept. 30. The events are being held to reflect on the lasting impact of the residential school system in Canada. An estimated 150,000 First Nations, Inuit […]