The Shingwauk Residential Schools Centre is currently hosting an exhibit of artwork created by women from Minwaashin Lodge-Aboriginal Women's Support Centre. The exhibit features ‘body-map’ images created by seven women in a three day arts based workshop on the healing experiences of Aboriginal Women.This workshop was part of a collaborative research initiative between Minwaashin Lodge and Concordia … Continue reading Journey Women: An Art Exhibit of Aboriginal Women’s Healing Experiences
Five Years Later: Looking Back at the Residential School Apology
June 11th marked the fifth anniversary of the Canadian Government's formal Residential School apology. This apology took place in the House of Commons on June 11, 2008 and included a number of commitments toward healing and reconciliation and redressing the historical wrongs of Residential Schools. The full text of the apology can be seen here.What … Continue reading Five Years Later: Looking Back at the Residential School Apology