National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation News Archive
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Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Every Child Matters – Orange Shirt Day
September 27, 2016 —
College of Nursing students pledge culturally safe nursing care, honour Residential School Survivors
![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.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/TRC-150x150.jpg)
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
![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)](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Visionary-Conversations-5739003-150x150.jpg)
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
![Debra Beach Ducharme](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Indigenous-Celebration-Debra-Beach-Ducharme-150x150.jpg)
Looking back, moving forward
September 22, 2016 —
Indigenous Homecoming event showcases alumni who are advancing Indigenous education and Reconciliation
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Tackling Reconciliation at Visionary Conversations
September 15, 2016 —
Panelists discuss the next steps in Reconciliation on Wednesday, Sept. 21
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NCTR partners with UBC for history and dialogue centre
September 12, 2016 —
The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation (NCTR) at the University of Manitoba is honoured to partner with the University of British Columbia on its Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre (IRSC).
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Globe and Mail: Gord Downie to release album, graphic novel about residential schools
September 9, 2016 —
The Globe and Mail and many other outlets are reporting on Gord Downie's recent partnership with NCTR
![Secret Path album cover](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/secretPath_UMToday-150x150.jpg)
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
![Evelyn Baxter, Charlie Wenjack’s sister, with Gord Downie outside her home in Ogoki Post, Ont. // PHOTO: Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/gord-150x150.jpg)
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.’”
![Ry Moran.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Ry-Moran-2-150x150.jpg)
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.'