Angeconeb presents gift to TRC
by bdovick | Wed, 12/02/2009 - 2:00pm
People gathered at the Friendship Centre in Sioux Lookout Oct. 15 to watch the live web-cast of the TRC’s ceremony at Rideau Hall in Ottawa.
Sioux Lookout to host National Day of Healing and Reconciliation
by amaxwell | Wed, 06/03/2009 - 3:27pm
Sioux Lookout has been honoured by the national campaign offi ce for the National Day of Healing and Reconciliation, which named the town nationa host for the day on May 26.
National Day of Healing and Reconciliation a Powerful Day for Sioux Lookout
by amaxwell | Wed, 06/03/2009 - 2:29pm
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On May 26 The National Day of Healing and Reconciliation was observed with Sioux Lookout as host. Activities were held throughout the day with several guest speakers.
Anniversary of the Apology
by kquinn | Thu, 04/30/2009 - 9:48am
Date:
11 June 2009 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Everyone is invited to a gathering at the Friendship Centre on Thursday, June 11th at 7pm, to mark the first anniversary of the govenrment's apology for residential schools.
It will be an evening of music and discussion, giving you an opportunity to reflect on what the apology means to you one year later.
This is a Community Coalition for Healing and Reconciliation event. For more information, please call 737-1501.
National Day of Healing and Reconciliation
by kquinn | Thu, 04/30/2009 - 8:36am
Date:
26 May 2009 - 6:00am - 9:00pm
The Community Coalition for Healing and Reconciliation invites you to an event for the National Day of Healing and Reconciliation.
When: 6 to 9 pm on May 26th, 2009
Where: Nishnawbe-Gamik Friendship Centre in Sioux Lookout, 52 King Street
What: Feasting, Speakers, Multi-media presentation and displays about local history and the impacts of the residential school system
There will also be a sunrise ceremony at 6 am on May 26th. Please call for more information.
Residential Schools- From Legacy Toward Healing
by kquinn | Wed, 04/22/2009 - 10:52am
Aideen Nabigon speaks to the public about the mandate and plans of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.
About 100 people from all over Northwestern Ontario attended the “Let the Dialogue Begin” event held at the Sunset Inn and Suites February 13. The meeting was organized by the Coalition for Healing and Reconciliation, a group of Sioux Lookout and Lac Seul residents, including clergy, and the Sioux Lookout Anti Racism
Committee (SLARC).
Let the Dialogue Begin
by kquinn | Wed, 04/22/2009 - 10:20am
The Community Coalition for Healing and Reconciliation is having a first meeting February 13 at the Sunset Inn. “Let the Dialogue Begin: Residential Schools – From Legacy toward Healing” will start the discussion of residential schools.
