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Surviving Canada’s Residential School System

Joan Trudeau shares her story of surviving Canada’s residential school system.


The Importance of Land Acknowledgements
The Importance of Land Acknowledgements
One Indigenous Family and Canada's Colonial Legacies
One Indigenous Family and Canada's Colonial Legacies
April Andre’s story of how growing up Indigenous was impacted by Canada’s colonial legacies.
Surviving Canada’s Residential School System
Surviving Canada’s Residential School System
Joan Trudeau shares her story of surviving Canada’s residential school system.
March to remember residential school survivors
March to remember residential school survivors
Join us on September 22 at 10 a.m. as we march to honour residential school survivors.
Pathway to Reconciliation Crosswalk
Pathway to Reconciliation Crosswalk
The orange crosswalk initiative was informed and guided by Indigenous communities and organizations in Durham Region. Each step of the way, including the design, blessing of the grounds, installation and unveiling, was Indigenous-led. Learn more at https://www.durham.ca/reconciliation.
Durham Region Truth and Reconciliation Orange Shirt Drum Circle, September 29, 2021
Durham Region Truth and Reconciliation Orange Shirt Drum Circle, September 29, 2021
The Regional Municipality of Durham recognizes the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation with Drum Circle.