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Learn about Truth & Reconciliation

Northern Lakes College joins the nation in recognizing September 30 as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. In an effort to increase awareness around truth and reconciliation and the legacy of residential schools, Northern Lakes College is sharing resources that include videos, podcasts, articles, and stories. In the spirit of reconciliation, we invite our students, staff, faculty, and community members to view, listen, and share.”

  – Dr. Glenn Mitchell, President & CEO

TRUTH & RECONCILIATION RESOURCES

Please Note: Newly-added resources are indicated by the New symbol.

Canadian Museum for Human Rights
Video – Picking up the Pieces: The Making of the Witness Blanket
Story – Nursing and Indigenous Peoples’ Health: Reconciliation in Practice
New Story – Dick Patrick: An Indigenous Veteran’s Fight for Inclusion

Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo
New Videos – Elders and Knowledge Keepers
New Modules – Indigenous Learning Series
New Videos - Indigenous Speaker Series

The Anglican Church of Canada
Video – Doctrine of Discovery: Stolen Lands, Strong Hearts

National Film Board
Videos – Residential Schools
New Films by Indigenous director, Alanis Obomsawin

Kendal Netmaker
New Video – 4 Ways To Become An Indigenous Ally

The Canadian Encyclopedia
New Collection – Indigenous Peoples

Northern Lakes College
NLC Library
 Check out the collection of Indigenous resources on the Northern Lakes College Library website.
Elders-in-Residence Program - Students are encouraged to contact Elders when seeking personal or professional cultural advice or guidance, with questions about Indigenous protocol or languages, or just to have a casual conversation or to say ‘hello’. 
Video – Celebrating Métis Week: Northern Lakes College and Rupertsland Institute

Orange Shirt Society
Orange Shirt Day – Wear an orange shirt every September 30 to recognize the experiences of children who were taken from their families and placed in residential schools.

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