This exhibition uses reproductions of photographs, artwork and primary documents to tell the story of thousands of First Nations, Inuit and Métis children who were removed from their families and institutionalized in residential schools. It emphasizes the present-day effects of the system, focusing on healing and reconciliation.
Special Activities
Special Activities
Also, as part of National Aboriginal History Month, two Residential School Survivors will share their experiences in Survivor Talks (June 9–11), and Aboriginal dancers and singers will perform in Celebrating Aboriginal Heritage (June 19).
The exhibit will be at the Canadian Museum of History from June 5 to 26, 2014
The exhibit will be at the Canadian Museum of History from June 5 to 26, 2014
Their website is at http://www.historymuseum.ca
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