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National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation News Archive

Faculty of Law

A year after TRC calls to action, new artwork reaffirms Robson Hall’s commitment to truth and reconciliation

June 10, 2016 — 
A new triptych by Dakota/Ojibwa artist Linus Woods will remind members of the Robson Hall community where they stand.

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Ry Moran.

Op-Ed: On the long road to reconciliation

June 9, 2016 — 
'A new national survey...shows Canadians are ready and willing to embrace change'

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Guy Berthiaume (left) and Ry Moran formalizing their new agreement.

NCTR and Library and Archives Canada sign agreement to safeguard Residential School records

June 3, 2016 — 
The memorandum of understanding will ensure the preservation of, and public access to, the records of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) on Residential Schools

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The Liberal Innovation and Post-Secondary Education Caucus meets representatives from Manitoba’s colleges and universities, including President Barnard (top row, second from left) centre), along with industry and technology representatives on May 27, 2016.

Building on Manitoba’s innovation landscape

May 27, 2016 — 
U of M President discusses opportunities with Liberal MPs

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Faculty of Education

Students get unique opportunity to explore items in TRC Bentwood Box

April 19, 2016 — 
Recent seminar for international baccalaureate high school students discussed meaning of reconciliation for those considering teaching as a career

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The video is aimed at students as part of the education mandate of the NCTR.

Research and International

NCTR releases ‘Finding Heart’

April 4, 2016 — 
Telling the story of Peter Bryce, an early whistleblower on health conditions inside Residential Schools

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Faculty of Education

Senator Justice Murray Sinclair discusses educators’ role in TRC

March 24, 2016 — 
'Teach children in your classes about us Indigenous people in this country in a way that engenders and shows respect'

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The first of the series is a public event, An Evening with Justice Murray Sinclair, who will begin the conversation on how initial teacher education may best respond to the TRC’s Calls-to-Action.

Re-visioning teacher education: Responding to the TRC Calls-to-Action

March 15, 2016 — 
The first of the series is a public event, An Evening with Justice Murray Sinclair, who will begin the conversation on how initial teacher education may best respond to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls-to-Action.

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Imagine a Canada submission by Josiah Ferguson, Grade 3

National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation announces recipients of Imagine a Canada

March 4, 2016 — 
'It is with great pleasure that we honour these young people and their visions for reconciliation. Their compassion and empathy should give us all hope for a much brighter tomorrow.'

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CBC: University of Saskatchewan partners with National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation

February 9, 2016 — 
The University of Saskatchewan has partnered with the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation to provide students, faculty, and the public with information on Canada's history with Indigenous Peoples.

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