NCTR News Archive

May 31, 2021 — 
Following the devastating discovery of the remains of 215 children at the site of the former Kamloops Indian Residential School on Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc lands – supports for students are available

May 30, 2021 — 
UM lowered its flag over the Administration Building to honour the children whose remains were discovered on the grounds of the Kamloops Indian Residential School

March 29, 2021 — 
Multiple resources for all of Canada to learn and create educational programs and reconciliation initiatives

June 24, 2020 — 
Ry Moran has been appointed as the inaugural associate university librarian – reconciliation at the University of Victoria.

June 15, 2020 — 
Historian Dr. Adele Perry has been appointed director of the Centre for Human Rights Research (CHRR) effective July 1, 2020. She takes over from founding director and law professor Karen Busby.

September 26, 2019 — 
Our University is committed to and engaged in the process of advancing reconciliation – a journey that is progressing, but far from over

September 12, 2019 — 
Residential school archives 1 of 3 collections added to the Canada Memory of the World Register

September 10, 2019 — 
Winnipeg’s role as a civil liberties hub has expanded, with the launch of Canada’s first interdisciplinary master of human rights program

September 9, 2019 — 
'These Survivors, and their experiences, are at the core of everything we do at the NCTR.'

February 11, 2019 — 
Survivors are the foundation of Truth and Reconciliation work in this country and are an essential part of the NCTR.