The National Residential School Crisis Line: 1-866-925-4419
The National Residential School Crisis Line: 1-866-925-4419
Our 2024 Lunch and Learn sessions were aimed at an adult audience, and were open to the public. Expert matter speakers presented for 40-50 minutes before a Q&A between the moderator and guest(s).
Sessions are available to watch on YouTube in English, French, and ASL interpretation.
These webinars were presented with the gracious support of Enbridge and the Canadian Public Health Association.
Lunch & Learn
Monday, September 23, 2024
Health related impacts of the residential school system.
English with French and ASL interpretation.
Speakers Kathy Pompana and Dr. Maureen Lux will discuss the harms caused by the residential school system and the segregated health care system known as Indian Hospitals and their modern-day impacts for Indigenous health. Audience members will come away with an understanding of the link between these colonial systems and how they contributed to mistrust of the health care system. Moderated by Lauren Pelley.
Lunch & Learn
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
Allyship and confronting unconscious bias.
English with French and ASL interpretation.
Dr. Cary Miller and residential school Survivor Lila Bruyere will take a hard look at how unconscious bias is still present in societal systems and attitudes today and what can be done to confront and change it. Audience members will come away with knowledge on how to dismantle our biases and support true allyship. Moderated by Andrea Ménard.
Lunch & Learn
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Impacts and addressing Indigenous identity fraud.
English with French and ASL interpretation.
Speakers Michelle Cyca and residential school Survivor Dickie Yuzicapi will examine the issue of Indigenous identity fraud and unpack the practice of “pretendianism” and its harmful impacts. Audience members will come away with an understanding of the reach and impact of identity fraud and what can be done to address it.
Lunch & Learn
Thursday, September 26, 2024
A community perspective of United Nations Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
English with French and ASL interpretation.
Speakers Marilyn Buffalo and Megan Lewis will discuss the journey of Canada’s endorsement of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, the significance of this milestone, and its potential to reshape the Crown-Indigenous relationship. Audience members will come away with knowledge of the progress made and information on how to overcome resistance to the Declaration. Moderated by Sherri Helgason.
Lunch & Learn
Friday, September 27, 2024
How do we address the barriers to reconciliation?
English with French and ASL interpretation.
Dr. Eva Jewell and residential school Survivor Levinia Brown will shed light on the biggest barriers to Reconciliation, the lack of progress made on the TRC’s Calls to Action, and what Canadians need to do to keep moving forward and enact change. Audience members will come away with an understanding of what is preventing progress and how as individuals we can take responsibility for Reconciliation. Moderated by Cole Kippenhuck.
“Mino-pimatisiwin – The Good Life”
September 18, 2024 | Winnipeg, MB
For Teachers & Students (Grades 1-12)
The theme, “Mino-Pi-Matisi-Win,” encouraged us to live from the heart. It involved embracing our true identities, cherishing our languages, customs, and traditions, and honouring the Natural Laws of Nature.
Students heard from residential school Survivors and experienced performances by Indigenous dancers and singer-songwriters. They also heard from Elders, change-makers, knowledge-holders and authors.
For Teachers & Students (Grades 1-12)
To assist teachers, we offered an educational program open to all schools across Canada, that supported free, age-appropriate, education curriculums for students in grades 1–12. Learning topics included the truths, history, and impacts of the residential school system and what learners and educators could do to take action toward reconciliation. These free educational programs were brought to you by the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation and are still available for viewing via our online portal. Programming is available in English, French, and ASL.
Once inside the portal you can filter content by the tag “2024”, to access content specifically added that year.
