Officials with the George Gordon First Nation released details of possible burials found at the former Gordon’s Indian Residential School on Wednesday afternoon. The search began with four areas of interest identified last fall, and through Ground Penetrating Radar 14 possible burial sites were located. “In upcoming months, this area will be a priority,” Chief […]
A design for the Saskatchewan Residential School Memorial that will be located at Government House has been unveiled by the province and the lieutenant-governor. The memorial design will be circular in shape, symbolizing the cycles of the seasons and of life. It includes benches that will be made from reclaimed elm wood, sourced from Wascana […]
The Ministry of Education is recognizing the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day by launching a new one-time grant program to support students learning about truth and reconciliation. Provincial school divisions, historical high schools and qualified independent schools can apply for up to $5,000 to work with local Indigenous communities to […]
A mural that took two years to create, seems to have been unveiled at the perfect time in Warman, SK. The mural, dedicated to truth and reconciliation, was completed by students at Warman High School and their artist-in-residence Ray Keighley. WHS Arts teacher Sarah Gerrard says the project started with the goal of educating students […]
Reconciliation Regina will be holding a “Connection to Reconciliation” Conference in March. The event will focus mainly on business and entrepreneurship opportunities for First Nations people in Treaty 4 territory have, as well as allow Saskatchewan-based people, businesses and academics to explore truth and reconciliation under an economic lens. File Hills Qu’Appelle Tribal Council President […]
Regina Police provided an update to their progress on the 94 calls to action for Truth and Reconciliation during the board of police commissioner’s meeting on Wednesday. RPS provided three examples of how they are implementing the calls to action in their day-to-day operation, including aboriginal specific victim services, and committing to eliminating the over-representation […]
Regina City Hall’s min floor is the new home of a Truth and Reconciliation wall. The 43 foot long installment, centred by a medicine wheel and star, is a constant reminder of the importance of reconciliation and holds historical information on treaties, residential school and written commitments by city staff on reconciliation. Happening now: @MayorFougere […]
Students from a small town in Saskatchewan travelled to the Queen City on Monday to have their artwork displayed as part of Orange Shirt Day. Named Igniting the Spirit of Reconciliation, the exhibit features artwork by students from Balcarres Community School and presents the students’ reaction to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action. […]
