Truth and Reconciliation News Archive
Faculty of Arts
APTN National News: New report looks to combat the rise in residential school denialism
October 13, 2023 —
New report looks to combat the rise in residential school denialism
Faculty of Law
Law student advocates for Truth & Reconciliation 365 days a year
October 6, 2023 —
Over 150 runners assembled at the ruins of the Birtle, Manitoba Residential School on the morning of Saturday, September 30, to honour Residential School Survivors and those who never made it home. The ruins marked the starting line of the Second Annual Reconciliation Run, organized by first-year law student Tréchelle Bunn. Her home community, the Birdtail Sioux Dakota Nation, marked the finish line of the half-marathon, officially sanctioned by the Manitoba Runners’ Association
CBC Ontario Today: A decade of Orange Shirt Day: What difference does it make?
October 3, 2023 —
A decade of Orange Shirt Day: What difference does it make?
Healing trauma with truth
October 3, 2023 —
In a recent visit to Winnipeg, acclaimed trauma and addictions expert Dr. Gabor Maté spoke out in support of a permanent UM home for the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation and why it will be so important to supporting Survivors and moving through trauma.
CBC Indigenous: Letitia John died at a residential school. Her identity was lost until now
September 29, 2023 —
We know her name wasn’t 'Indian Girl 237,' but who is her family?
NCTR: The importance of decolonizing data now
September 29, 2023 —
VIDEO: The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation (NCTR) is working to restructure and decolonize its archives. Learn more about the meaningful ways Indigenous perspectives and data is breaking ground in cultural heritage policy and Indigenous research.
Promoting healing, education and reflection across the country
September 27, 2023 —
A member of the Birdtail Sioux Dakota Nation, and an athlete who believes in the power of movement as medicine, UM law student Tréchelle Bunn founded a healing walk in July 2021 which has since grown into the Reconciliation Run, Canada's first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Half Marathon.
Indigenous
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation events and engagement opportunities
September 22, 2023 —
The third annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation will take place on September 30. There are many ways you can observe the day, with opportunities both on and off campus to engage in learning and reflection and to honour the healing journey of residential school Survivors.
Winnipeg Free Press: Birdtail Sioux Dakota Nation woman preparing to host second Reconciliation Run half-marathon
September 12, 2023 —
Birdtail Sioux Dakota Nation woman preparing to host second Reconciliation Run half-marathon
Coming Soon! Truth and Reconciliation Week 2023
August 30, 2023 —
The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation (NCTR) is proud to be hosting Truth and Reconciliation Week 2023 from September 25-30.