Join us on 30 September 2024, from 2pm-5pm, at the Beechwood National Memorial Center’s Sacred Space screening of the Spirit Bear: Echoes of the Past short film. This stop-motion animation film tells the story of Spirit Bear creating a special plaque to teach people about Peter Henderson Bryce, a courageous doctor who spoke out about the terrible health conditions and children getting sick in residential schools. In doing so, Spirit Bear realizes the importance of learning history to make better decisions now and for future generations of children and cubs.
Following the screening, we will be leading visitors onto the grounds for a 45-minute Reconciliation Tour, where we can learn from key historical figures who were involved in the Indian Residential Schools whilst learning about the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s 94 Calls to Action.
*Please note that there will be a golf cart available to those who need assistance.
Participants will also have an opportunity to make the Calls to Action a reality with action tables.
We will be inviting visitors to take the Reconciling History Walking tour of downtown Ottawa, each point of interest along the route is an opportunity to learn about the role of non-Indigenous peoples and the federal government in residential schools, and the lessons we can glean from history to address contemporary injustices experienced by Indigenous peoples.
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