National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation News Archive
Indigenous
Imagine a Canada – through the lens of Reconciliation
May 29, 2018 —
Students from kindergarten through undergraduates at post-secondary institutions were invited to share their vision of the country’s future through the lens of Reconciliation
Faculty of Law
Building Bridges conference brings Indigenous and Newcomer communities together
May 17, 2018 —
Last year in May, 2017, a unique conference titled "Building Bridges Between Canada's Indigenous and Newcomer Groups" was held at Thunderbird House in Winnipeg. The event resulted from discussions on Canada’s 150th and the conflicting senses of pride, frustration, pain and hope alongside the important work of welcoming and successfully settling newcomers to Canada; as well as the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action that mandated a more inclusive history of Indigenous experiences and the history of residential schools in the newcomer information kit, citizenship test and oath.
Officials from Mali seeking input and advice on Truth and Reconciliation
May 11, 2018 —
Officials from Mali visit the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation at the U of M
Facing conflicting values in post-secondary education
March 26, 2018 —
An op-ed by Kevin Lamoureux, Head of Education at the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation
CBC: ‘Reconciliation is restoration’: Town hall speakers emphasize relationships between, within communities
March 23, 2018 —
Ry Moran speaks
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
Removing barriers to sport & creating relationships critical for Reconciliation to work
February 28, 2018 —
The inaugural Sport and Reconciliation Gathering at the University of Manitoba wrapped up with a succinct message: sport fosters trust and belonging—but significant action is required for it to start forging a road to Reconciliation
Reconciliation through sports, a public forum
February 21, 2018 —
'What I’m going to talk about is living examples of how sport basically was our outlet. It was our sacred space'
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
Forging connections through sport
February 14, 2018 —
The inaugural Sport & Reconciliation Gathering runs Feb. 21-23. Day two features Voices of the Community. One of those voices belongs to youth coach and mentor Jayme Menzies
Reconciliation through Recognition lecture postponed
January 31, 2018 —
Phil Fontaine and Kathleen Mahoney's lecture will be rescheduled at later time
Alumni, staff receive Governor General’s Indigenous leadership awards
January 8, 2018 —
Awards recognize Indigenous and non-Indigenous leaders who work to strengthen Indigenous communities