Residential School, Indigenous History, and Cultural Reclamation with Wapikoni – Session 1

Topic: Residential School, Indigenous History, and Cultural Reclamation with Wapikoni – Session 1

In session one of this beginner workshop, Xan will present on Wapikoni Mobile and its mission, history, and progress. Students will also learn about First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples followed by an overview of residential schools and the documentary Discussion with an Elder. The session will end with a question and answer period to find out what students recall about residential schools and their legacy.

Provided By National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation

Video duration: 26:49 min

Grades 3-4, Grades 5-6, Grades 7-8, English, ASL, 2024

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NCTR's spirit name - bezhig miigwan, meaning "one feather".

Bezhig miigwan calls upon us to see each Survivor coming to the NCTR as a single eagle feather and to show those Survivors the same respect and attention an eagle feather deserves. It also teaches we are all in this together — we are all one, connected, and it is vital to work together to achieve reconciliation.