National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation News Archive
Research and International
Canada’s reckoning with colonialism and education must include Indian Day Schools
July 13, 2022 —
Many Canadians are finally coming to terms with the truth that the Canadian government, in co-operation with Christian churches, ran a genocidal school system intended to 'kill the Indian in the child' for more than a century
Historic investment in NCTR helps shape the future for generations to come
April 8, 2022 —
Federal budget to support the operations of and a new building for the NCTR
More than entertainment: Indigenous women are teaching through filmmaking
March 23, 2022 —
In disrupting stereotypes, showcasing Indigenous excellence and teaching about histories and contemporary realities that matter, Indigenous filmmakers are leading the way toward a better future.
Canadian Reconciliation Barometer Project releases its first report—highlights the path forward
February 15, 2022 —
The first report from the Canadian Reconciliation Barometer, which measures progress toward Reconciliation, has been released
National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation and SSHRC partner to advance Indigenous-led research
February 1, 2022 —
The collaboration will foster research on reconciliation and residential schools, done by and with Indigenous communities
Faculty of Arts
Can we measure reconciliation?
October 4, 2021 —
On the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, UM researcher Dr. Katherine Starzyk spoke about The Canadian Reconciliation Barometer project on The Decibel podcast by The Globe and Mail.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Rady Faculty dean encourages participation in National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
September 27, 2021 —
On Thursday, Sept. 30, the University of Manitoba will be closed in observance of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a federal statutory holiday.
Indigenous
Exploring National Day for Truth and Reconciliation events
September 22, 2021 —
UM community encouraged to listen, learn and reflect
UM will recognize the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
September 1, 2021 —
A message from President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Michael Benarroch; Vice-President (Indigenous) Dr. Catherine Cook; and National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation Executive Director Stephanie Scott
‘Never forget how important your voice is’
August 25, 2021 —
Alumni fund Reconciliation research for graduate students