I remember listening to my dad (Paul Callihoo) talk of my grandfathers long journey to St.Joseph's Industrial School (Dunbow School) from his home near Spruce Grove (on Michel Reserve) across rivers, on trains, horse cart and how long it took to get there. That's where the story ended as that is all I heard of it. I never thought it was a 'Residential School' as my family never referred to it as such but this morning when I actually saw it on the list of Residential Schools in Alberta (it was the first school in Alberta) - I was shocked.
Carmen Callihoo, March 21, 2014
AFN National Chief, Shawn Atleo speaking of his grandmother and the significance of reconcilliation. March 27, 2014
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All TRC events will be held at the Shaw Conference Centre, 9797 Jasper Avenue, from March 27 to 30, 2014.
NO REGISTRATION NEEDED TO ATTEND.
Those wishing to provide a statement to the Commission may register onsite during the event.
CAN’T COME? The Alberta National Event will be livestreamed at www.trc.ca
For 116 years, thousands of Aboriginal children in Alberta were sent to Indian Residential Schools funded by the federal government and run by the churches. They were taken from their families and communities in order to be stripped of language, cultural identity and traditions. Canada’s attempt to wipe out Aboriginal cultures failed. But it left an urgent need for reconciliation between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal peoples.
There were more Indian Residential Schools in Alberta than in any other province.
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRC) is holding its Alberta National Event in Edmonton from March 27 to 30, 2014. Come and share your truth about the schools and their legacy. Witness and celebrate the resilience of Aboriginal cultures!
• Statement Gathering• Traditional Ceremonies• Survivor Gatherings• Education Day• Witnessing Survivor Statements• Cultural Performances• Films, and more Be a part of the National Journey for Healing and Reconciliation!
All gatherings are open to the public. Admission is free. *Each TRC National Event is dedicated to one of the Seven Sacred Teachings – love, respect, courage, honesty, wisdom, humility and truth.
NO REGISTRATION NEEDED TO ATTEND.
Those wishing to provide a statement to the Commission may register onsite during the event.
CAN’T COME? The Alberta National Event will be livestreamed at www.trc.ca
For 116 years, thousands of Aboriginal children in Alberta were sent to Indian Residential Schools funded by the federal government and run by the churches. They were taken from their families and communities in order to be stripped of language, cultural identity and traditions. Canada’s attempt to wipe out Aboriginal cultures failed. But it left an urgent need for reconciliation between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal peoples.
There were more Indian Residential Schools in Alberta than in any other province.
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRC) is holding its Alberta National Event in Edmonton from March 27 to 30, 2014. Come and share your truth about the schools and their legacy. Witness and celebrate the resilience of Aboriginal cultures!
• Statement Gathering• Traditional Ceremonies• Survivor Gatherings• Education Day• Witnessing Survivor Statements• Cultural Performances• Films, and more Be a part of the National Journey for Healing and Reconciliation!
All gatherings are open to the public. Admission is free. *Each TRC National Event is dedicated to one of the Seven Sacred Teachings – love, respect, courage, honesty, wisdom, humility and truth.
Click on File below to Download Program:
| trc-074.04_abne_program-final-nohw.pdf |
