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Carved by Coast Salish artist Luke Marston, the TRC Bentwood Box is a lasting tribute to all Indian Residential School Survivors. The box travelled with the TRC to all of its official events.

Education conference focuses on Reconciliation

September 26, 2016 — 
The Faculty of Education at the University of Manitoba, in partnership with the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation, is hosting a two-part conference focusing on education for truth and reconciliation

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The 2016 season of Visionary Conversations launched with a panel discussion on Reconciliation. (Left to right: Tina Keeper, Ry Moran, Lenard Monkman, Nahanni Fontaine, moderated by President David Barnard)

Moving towards Reconciliation

September 22, 2016 — 
The 2016 season of Visionary Conversations launched with a discussion that addressed how the country can move forward in Reconciliation

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Indigenous News

Indigenous Celebration Stations student Instagram takeover

September 15, 2016 — 
Photos and video of the day, captured by 4th year student Kristin

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(L-R) Chanse Kornik, Taylor Morriseau.

#ideclareindigenous: Indigenous students encouraged to self-declare by their peers

September 12, 2016 — 
Indigenous students are taking part in a campaign to raise awareness about the U of M’s renewed self-declaration process, which now provides First Nations, Métis and Inuit students the option to receive communication about the University’s Indigenous community

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Students outside MIGIZII AGAMIK (Bald Eagle Lodge).

Indigenous Orientation Week activities

September 9, 2016 — 
All activities are open to the public – everyone is welcome!

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Secret Path album cover

Gord Downie and University of Manitoba partner on unique Reconciliation project

September 9, 2016 — 
Downie pledges proceeds from project to support work of NCTR in honouring stories of Residential School Survivors

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Evelyn Baxter, Charlie Wenjack’s sister, with Gord Downie outside her home in Ogoki Post, Ont. // PHOTO: Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler

Gord Downie’s statement on Chanie Wenjack and the need for the NCTR at the U of M

September 9, 2016 — 
“I am trying in this small way to help spread what Murray Sinclair said, ‘This is not an aboriginal problem. This is a Canadian problem.’”

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Ry Moran.

Globe and Mail: Can you hear Gord Downie’s call for reconciliation?

September 9, 2016 — 
'It is exceptionally powerful when we see one of Canada's most well-known and loved performers, Gord Downie, lend his voice in the struggle for Truth and Reconciliation.'

Every year, the University of Manitoba welcomes more than 2,000 First Nations, Métis and Inuit students, one of the largest Indigenous student populations in Canada.

New funds dedicated to support Indigenous initiatives and to recruit Indigenous scholars

August 23, 2016 — 
'These investments will advance the U of M’s commitments to foster the development of the next generation of Indigenous leaders and ensure that all students graduate with an understanding of the importance and contributions of Indigenous peoples'

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Members of the UN Côte d'Ivoire Delegation meet with (top L-R) Director of the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation Ry Moran, President and Vice-Chancellor David T. Barnard and Vice-President (Research and International) Digvir S. Jayas. // Photo from Dan Gwozdz

Delegation from Côte d’Ivoire and UN gains insight from NCTR

July 28, 2016 — 
The delegation looked to gain knowledge to build on initiatives in Côte d'Ivoire focused on reconstruction and reconciliation, following years of conflict

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