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Video Tag: 2025

A Conversation with Albert McLeod

Elder Albert McLeod, a Two Spirit Knowledge Keeper, together with Witness Lola Whonnock, speaks on the impacts of residential and day schools on Two Spirit people and gender identity in Indigenous communities.

A Conversation with Monica Ittusardjuat

Survivor Monica Ittusardjuat, born in the winter camp Akkimaniq and having attended three residential schools, shares her experiences, her resilience and connection to her Inuit identity...

A Conversation with Dickie Yuzicapi

Survivor Francis Dickie Yuzicapi, of Plains heritage including Ojibway, Cree, Métis, and Dakota, shares his experiences highlighting the legacy of residential schools...

A Conversation with Claudette Commanda and David Decontie

Survivors David Decontie and Claudette Commanda share their experiences, highlighting the legacy of residential and day schools, their resilience and connection to their identities...

A Conversation with Phyllis Webstad

Phyllis Webstad, founder of the Orange Shirt Society, shares her experiences and raises awareness about residential schools, featuring drummers, a welcome from Chief Aaron Pete, and a closing Sto:lo women’s song by the Spirit of Hope Secondary young ladies’ group.

A Conversation with Brian Normand

Day school Survivor Brian Normand, a descendant of the Red River Settlement, shares his story on the legacy of residential schools, his resilience and Métis identity, and the role of youth in advancing truth and reconciliation.

A Conversation with Madeleine Basile

Madeleine Basile, Survivor from the Conseil de la Nation Atikamekw in Wemotaci, shares her story, reflecting on the legacy of residential schools, her resilience and identity, and the role of youth in advancing truth and reconciliation.

A Conversation with Belinda Vandenbroek

Belinda VandenBroek, Survivor from Opaskwayak Cree Nation, shares her story highlighting the legacy of colonial schooling systems, the resilience of Indigenous Peoples, and the role of youth in advancing truth and reconciliation.

A Conversation with Linda McCullough

Linda McCullough, Survivor from Northern Saskatchewan, shares her story, highlighting the legacy of residential schools, the strength of her Métis identity, and the vital role of youth in advancing truth and reconciliation.

“The Gifts We Carry” Youth Empowerment Gathering 2025 (ASL)

This 140-minute live educational gathering (with ASL interpretation) will immerse you in the rich tapestry of Indigenous culture, music, dance, and history while honouring Residential School Survivors.

“The Gifts We Carry” Youth Empowerment Gathering 2025

This 140-minute live educational gathering will immerse you in the rich tapestry of Indigenous culture, music, dance, and history while honouring Residential School Survivors.

Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug: Land & Waters

Members of Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug First Nation in Ontario share their connections to the lands and waters that surround them, and what this means to them.

Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug: Geography

Members of Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug First Nation in Ontario discuss their traditional views of geography and the land.

Lysanne – Youth Series Bonus Feature

Lysanne explains the practice of medicine picking and traditions around foods, and their connection to spirituality and the Land.

Recovering from the Impacts of Residential School

Survivor Dennis Saddleman, poet and Word Warrior, touches on the long lasting mental and physical health effects of residential school...

History of Day Schools

Survivor Dennis Thompson explains the history of Indian Day School and finding the records to his school in Camperville, Manitoba.

My Day School Experience

Survivor Dennis Thompson talks about his earlier years in residential school and being taken into the foster care system.

Distant Connections

Survivor Levinia Brown discusses the impact of residential school on language through generations from an Inuit perspective.

Expression Through Art

Survior Antoine Mountain discusses creative expression taught to him by his grandparents and his higher education experience in obtaining a PhD.

Breaking the Silence

Survivor John Jones talks breaking the silence and the court proceedings on residential schools.

Away From Home and Language

Survivor Dorene Bernard discusses the impact of being in residential school so far from home and loss of language....

Life in Residential Day School

Survivor Edna Elias speaks about daily life in Residential and Day School; Writing letters back home and reading her family’s writing.

Residential School Impacts on My 2Spirit Identity

Survivor Laurie McDonald shares about life being raised by three powerful women; Being accepted as 2 Spirit and what that means for tradition and ceremony.

Anishinaabe Ancestral Knowledge

Survivor Barb Cameron discusses ancestral knowledge and living on the land to survive Residential School.

History of the NCTR

Survivor Eugene Arcand discusses the early years of the NCTR, discovering the first unmarked graves, and the future.

Inuk Dancer Teaches Drum Dancing for Kids

Join CBC Kids in learning about Drum Dancing and Inuit culture from Inuk dancer Paul.

What Is Métis Jigging? Learn About The Culture and Dance!

Dancer Riley joined CBC Kids in studio to teach about Métis culture and jigging in this fun ‘Come Dance With Me’ segment for kids.

Learn About Jingle Dress Dance for Kids

Join Julianne in a ‘Come Dance With Me’ video to learn the origins of jingle dress dancing and some basic steps!

Abaznoda

Charlotte is a young Abenaki artist who makes black ash baskets. She carries on her shoulders the legacy of all the generations that came before...

Aniskenamakewin

This documentary hopes to show the need for urgent action to ensure the survival of Atikamekw heritage and culture.

Mi’gwidelmag gnitjgamitj

The film focuses on director Nation Isaac’s grandfather’s experience of the 1981 Quebec Provincial Police raid...

Tapiskwan sipi

A poetic film that tells the story of the Tapiskwan Sipi River through the oral teachings of an elder to his grandson.