A Conversation with Claudette Commanda and David Decontie

Topic: A Conversation with Claudette Commanda and David Decontie

Survivors David Decontie and Claudette Commanda, both from Kitigan Zibi, share their experiences, highlighting the legacy of residential and day schools, their resilience and connection to their identities, and the role of youth in advancing truth and reconciliation.

Provided By National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation

Video duration: 1h 38 min

First Nations, Grades 9-10, Grades 11-12, English, ASL, 2025

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