Residential school horrors mustn't be forgotten, says survivor
Fred Thomas spent 10 years in the residential school system, and said the third annual National Truth and Reconciliation Day is a sign that things are finally starting to change.
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Fred Thomas spent 10 years in the residential school system, and said the third annual National Truth and Reconciliation Day is a sign that things are finally starting to change.
Honouring the Legacy THUNDER BAY - NEWS - Lakehead University in Thunder Bay is set to host a series of Truth and Reconciliation events throughout September. These events aim to pay tribute to residential school survivors, their families, and the children who never returned home. The Symbol of Remembrance On Thursday, September 7, Lakehead University
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For 17 Indigenous youth from different parts of northern Ontario, Aki Kikinomakaywin — Ojibway for "learning on the land" — was front and centre at a special camp at Lakehead University in Thunder Bay. The program, which just completed its second year, encourages interest in science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM) and pursuing post-secondary school.
The program runs from July 16-22 at Lakehead University.