The Legacy of Canada’s Residential School System

Reconciliation is a process of understanding and accountability that can bridge the gap between Indigenous peoples and non-Indigenous Canadians. Here are some steps you can personally take to further the important work of reconciliation between Indigenous communities and allies

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The History of Canada’s Residential School System

Between 1880 and 1980, ten Residential Schools operated in our own backyard, or Treaty 7 lands. The impact of residential schools has caused generations of Indigenous youth to strive to relearn and preserve cultural ways of knowing as intergenerational victims.

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The Impressive Life of Mary Drever

Who was Mary Drever and what makes her a notable female figure in the history of southern Alberta?