Listening to Truth: A Conversation with Elder Gary Robson

Topic: Listening to Truth: A Conversation with Elder Gary Robson

In this powerful classroom conversation at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR), residential school Survivor and Elder Garry Robson shares memories of his childhood, his experiences in residential school, and the lifelong impacts of separation from family, culture, and language. Through personal stories and reflections on healing, he encourages young people to learn from the past, honour their identities, and carry these truths forward.

Provided By National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation

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Video duration: 1:00:33 hour

NCTR Videos, First Nations, Grades 7-8, Grades 9-10, Grades 11-12, English, 2026

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