CCRCE Continues to Mourn all children lost at Residential Schools
We are heartbroken to hear of the continued confirmation of the remains of children found at Residential Schools across Canada.
We acknowledge that there were many children that went to residential schools and never returned home, as survivors testified during the Truth and Reconciliation Inquiry. In Nova Scotia, the Shubenacadie Residential School operated from 1929 to 1967. The legacy of Canada's residential school system continues to have a negative impact on our society, including CCRCE students, staff, families, and school communities.
CCRCE is working towards fulfilling its role in the Treaty relationship. This includes our commitment to Treaty Education and its essential role in understanding and teaching Netukulimk, Etuaptmumk, Mi’kmaw ways of Being and Knowing, and our shared Treaty history as we work towards reconciliation.
We encourage you to join us, and act towards honouring the truth.
- Wear orange as a symbol of awareness. Learn more about residential schools and the Orange Shirt Day Initiative
- Read and understand your role in the 94 Calls to Action in the Truth and Reconciliation Report
- Learn more about the Mi'kmaq and the rich stories of who they are & their lived experience in this resource: Teaching about the Mi’kmaq
- Learn about the Treaties of Peace and Friendship, including our treaty rights and responsibilities.
We are all Treaty People.
