Teach-In For Reconciliation

Speakers:

Dr. Sean Carleton on combating Residential School denialism

Dr. Cary Miller on the Doctrine of Discovery and the Pope’s apology

Marc Kruse on the Peace and Friendship treaties which were formed at the Treaty of Niagara

Prof. Brenda Gunn on the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.

Series: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

On September 29th, 2023 In recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the Nursing Students’ Association in collaboration with the Office of the Vice-President (Indigenous), the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation, the Centre for Human Rights Research, the University of Manitoba’s Student Union, PINE (Pathway to Indigenous Nursing Education), and the Indigenous Students’ Association will be hosting a full day of events.

Orange Shirt Day is held in honour of Phyllis Webstad, a residential school survivor who had her new orange shirt taken away on her first day of school in Williams Lake, B.C. Learn more about Orange Shirt Day at https://www.cbc.ca/radio/thenextchapter/full-episode-sept-26-2020-1.5736195/orange-shirt-day-creator-phyllis-webstad-reflects-on-inspiring-a-movement-1.5738490

Resources:

Watch the Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2q11WOQQvs0

Resource Guide: https://chrr.info/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/DoingTheWork_Resource-Guide.pdf