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Land Acknowledgement

The land upon which we work, live and sustain ourselves is the ancestral and treaty lands of the Miichizaagiig Annishinaabek also known today as the Mississaugas of the Credit, the rightful caretakers and title holders of this land. We also recognize the rich pre-contact history and relationships which include the Anishinaabek and the Onkwehonwe. Since European Contact, this land continues to be home to Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples. As responsible community members, we value the diversity, dignity and worth of all people. Colonialism displaced and dispossessed Indigenous peoples of their ancestral lands and continues to deny their basic human rights, dignities and freedoms. We are committed to learning true history to reconcile, make reparations and fulfill our treaty obligations to the Original Peoples and our collective responsibilities to the land, water, animals, and each other for future generations.

Make this acknowledgement personal by stating:

This compels me to take action by______________________________________

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Content Warning

Residential Schools are a disturbing part of our history and the information in these videos and sites may be upsetting to some, so please take care. If you feel the need for more support, here are some resources:

Talk to

Your teacher
Your guidance counselor
https://kidshelpphone.ca/
For survivors and their families, the Indian Residential School Survivors Society offers assistance.The Indian Residential Schools Crisis Line (1-866-925-4419) is available 24-hours a day for anyone experiencing pain or distress as a result of his or her Residential school experience. For more information on the program, please refer to the FNHA website

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Learn more about Canada’s residential schools

Residential Schools in Canada:

A Timeline

Heritage Minutes:

Chanie Wenjack

Lillian Elias: A Residential School Survivor’s Story

Spoken Word Poetry:

Gabrielle Nebrida-Pepin performs “I Lost My Talk” by Rita Joe

Every Child Matters

St. Joseph’s Residential School Stories

Namwayut: we are all one

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Hear more survivor stories here...

Warning: These videos contain subject matter that may be disturbing to some visitors, particularly Survivors of the Residential School System. Please call the Health Canada 24-Hour National Survivors Crisis Line at 1-866-925-4419 if you need assistance.

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Learn about the Survivors’ Flag here...

The Survivors’ Flag is an expression of remembrance, meant to honour residential school Survivors and all the lives and communities impacted by the residential school system in Canada. Each element depicted on the flag was carefully selected by Survivors from across Canada, who were consulted in the flag’s creation.

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Truth and Reconciliation

Kevin Lamoureux is a professor and Associate Vice-President of the University of Winnipeg.

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94 Calls to Action

The Truth and Reconciliation Commission was tasked with investigating and documenting the experiences of children who attended residential schools. In 2015, they published 94 Calls to Action. This is a Child-Friendly Version of those Calls to Action.

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94 Calls to Action: Progress Report

The Truth and Reconciliation Commission was tasked with investigating and documenting the experiences of children who attended residential schools. In 2015, they published 94 Calls to Action. This CBC website has been tracking Canada’s progress in answer those calls.

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Take a step towards reconciliation

Come down to the cafeteria this week to take a step towards reconciliation. Starting the week of September 26th, there will be an interactive display in the cafeteria. You will learn about some of the 94 Calls to Action from the Truth and Reconciliation Commision and complete up to 5 challenges designed to start us all on the path to reconciliation. Teachers, consider bringing your whole class. Or, do a challenge with your class! See the next slide for details.