Simcoe County Museum is showcasing two travelling exhibits that promote awareness and understanding of the Canadian residential school system.
We were taught differently – the Indian residential school experience examines the Indian residential school experience, most particularly in two schools that were located in Kenora: Cecilia Jeffrey and St. Mary’s.
However, the exhibit tries to reflect the residential school experience nationwide.
It also includes The Witness Blanket, which stands as a national monument to recognize the atrocities of the Indian residential school era, honour the children, and symbolize ongoing reconciliation.
Inspired by a woven blanket, this large‐scale art installation is made from hundreds of items reclaimed from residential schools, churches, government buildings and traditional and cultural structures across Canada.
The primary objectives of this exhibit are to acknowledge this part of our history; to promote awareness about the residential schools and the long-term effect they had on the First Nations people; and to honour those whose lives have been touched by the schools.
It is an exhibit for everyone and will be featured at the Museum until Nov. 30.
To reserve your visit, please click here, or call 705-728-3721.
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