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Please join the Anishinaabe Academic Resource Centre and Algoma University Music in the Doc Brown Lounge (EW205) on Monday, March 4th at 10:30am, 1:30pm, and 5:30pm for an inspiring day with Adrienne M. Benjamin.

Complimentary snacks and refreshments will be provided.

Applications for the 2024 Ancestry Continuing Education Award are now open. This scholarship, valued at $1200 CAD, is open to members of the BIPOC community who are pursuing an education in the field of archives and records management. The award also includes a complimentary membership to the ACA for one year. The Award is administered by the Association of Canadian Archivists Foundation.

For more information see link below

Association of Canadian Archivists - Applications for the 2024 Ancestry Continuing Education Awards are now open ORG description

Join us for a virtual learning session on the history of Canada's Residential School system on Thursday, February 1st at 7:00 pm (CT).

Register in advance at: https://umanitoba.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_eLpZFFFJRHKJmXq67obNSA

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with the details on how to join the webinar.

This week's Language Friday post is:

Ojibwe- Ozaawamiinagaanaande Babagiwayaan
Cree - ᐧᐃᓴᓱ ᓴᐧᐊᐤ ᐸᑯᔭᓐ
English-Orange Shirt

Thank you to Norm Wesley
ᓂᓚ ᓇᓚᒪᓐ ᐧᐁᔅᓕ from Moose Factory, ON.

Description: An image of an orange t-shirt hanging in a tree.

September 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as 🧡

Algoma University will be hosting events to honour this significant day on Friday, Sept. 29th. Join us in wearing orange shirts to raise awareness about the intergenerational impacts of the Indian Residential School system and support the movement.

We'll also encourage the community to stand together, learn, and support the journey toward healing and reconciliation. Join us for a series of in-person and virtual events that are open to all:

🧡 Shingwauk Site Truth Walks: Explore the history and significance of our campus sites

🗣️ Keynote Address by Shirley Horn: Hear truth and gain insight from a respected Elder and Survivor

🎥 Virtual Film Screening with Zoe Hopkins: Watch "Run Woman Run," celebrating resilience and Indigenous presence in film. Followed by a Q&A.

🕯️ Candlelight Vigil: Join us on our Sault Ste. Marie campus and virtually as we honour victims and Survivors.

Campus event details below ⬇

📍 Brampton: https://lnkd.in/gFzhvz7r
📍 Sault Ste. Marie: https://lnkd.in/gSDES7w9
📍 Timmins: https://lnkd.in/geU8QG9X

📸 Ocean Cherneski

Resource --- In collaboration with the Survivors' Secretariat, Know History has developed a resource to support Indigenous Nations in their continuous work to find unmarked burials and missing children associated with residential schools.

Researching the Missing Children: An Introduction to Conducting an Archival Research Project provides an overview of the archival research process and how historical documents can support this important work.

“Researching the Missing Children: An Introduction to Conducting an Archival Research Project” was developed as a resource to support Indigenous Nations in their ongoing work to find missing children and unmarked burials associated with residential schools. The booklet provides an overview of how historical documents can support this work, and an introduction to the archival research process. The booklet has been provided as a physical resource at the National Gatherings on Unmarked Burials that have been held across Canada. It is now available online here: https://knowhistory.co/ResourceBooklet

Interactive Map of Indian Boarding Schools -- You can find information and locations for all 523 known Indian boarding schools in the United States, as well as known Indian Residential Schools in Canada.

Interactive Digital Map of Indian Boarding Schools - The National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition Explore the latest research through this interactive map, which was created in partnership with the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation. You can find information and locations for all 523 known Indian boarding schools in the United States, as well as known Indian residential schools in Cana...

The Summary Report of the National Gathering on Unmarked Burials: Affirming Indigenous Data Sovereignty and Community Control over Knowledge and Information, Vancouver, British Columbia is available to download:https://osi-bis.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/OSI-SummaryReport_Vancouver2023_web.pdf

The Children of Shingwauk Alumni Association (CSAA)Annual Gathering is this weekend from August 4th - 7th, 2023. This year’s theme is Celebrating Our Footsteps: Our Journey. It will be a celebration of the milestones of the CSAA and Survivors, and sharing a vision for the future. Registration will be start tomorrow (Friday August 4th) at 3pm.

An open mic night is happening on Saturday Aug. 5th, so feel welcome to bring your guitar, drum, favourite song to sing, or another special gift to share.

Find the full agenda can be found by following the link.

https://nordikinstitute.com/events/children-of-shingwauk-alumni-associaton-2023-gathering-celebrating-our-footsteps-our-journey/

An Every Child Matters Memorial will be dedicated at Snowdon Park in early-August.

The Children of Shingwauk Alumni Association will be hosting the event as part of a gathering of former students, family of former students, and their supporters each year on the Shingwauk Historical Site.

Celebration planned for Every Child Matters Memorial in Snowdon Park The memorial, which honours the lives of four boys who drowned at the site, will be dedicated on August 5

The Language Friday post for this week is:

Ojibwe- Nishizagimewe

Cree- ᐧᐁᓴ ᒥᒉᑦᐧᑕ ᓴᑭᒥᑯ ᓴᑭᒣᐧᐊ
Way sa mei chet toe sa kei mei koo
Sa kei ma why

English- Is bitten by mosquitoes too much

Thank you to Norm Wesley
ᓂᓚ ᓇᓚᒪᓐ ᐧᐁᔅᓕ from Moose Factory, ON.

Description: A picture of a hand being bitten by mosquitoes with the words in black text over top.

The SRSC shares condolences and prayers following the passing of Survivor and Elder Michael Cachagee of Chapleau Cree First Nation. Mike was a founding member of the Children of Shingwauk Alumni Association and a long-time advocate for Survivor rights.

Mike worked closely with the Shingwauk Residential Schools Centre for many years and he greatly impacted the way SRSC staff share and teach about Residential Schools. His work touched and changed the lives of many locally and nationally. The SRSC team has lost a dear friend, relation, and inspiration.

Below is an oral history interview with Mike that was recorded in April 2021 in partnership with the SRSC and Living History Algoma. Bama Pii Miinwaa Kaawaabmin Gzaagin.

Oral History Interview Mike Cachagee (Arnold Michael Cachagee) Arnold Michael Cachagee interview by Hailey Buckley, for the Shingwauk and Beyond: Survivor and Intergenerational Memories Collection.Recorded April 10, 2021...

The Shingwauk Residential Schools Centre will be closed July 19th - July 20th, 2023 for staff to attend a Nyaagaaniid team retreat. Any messages or inquiries received during this time will be responded to upon our return to office on July 21st, 2023.

Thank you!

REQUEST FOR VOLUNTEERS
The Children of Shingwauk Alumni Association (CSAA) is looking for volunteers for their annual gathering, Celebrating Our Footsteps: Our Journey, over the weekend of August 4-7, 2023.
Volunteers can contribute a few hours or the entire weekend. Volunteer activities include: assisting with workshop activities, greeting and navigating, assisting with events during the gathering, setting up and cleaning up, and helping with evening entertainment.

Experience new things, make friends, and create lasting memories.
Sign up by Thursday July 27, 2023.

If you would like to volunteer please contact Amy Boyer at [email protected]

Language Friday is back! This week’s post is:

Ojibwe- Zagimekaa
Cree- ᓴᑭᒣᔅᑲᐤ Sa kei mays cow
English- There are lots of mosquitoes

Thank you to Norm Wesley
ᓂᓚ ᓇᓚᒪᓐ ᐧᐁᔅᓕ from Moose Factory, ON.

Description: A image of a cluster of mosquitoes with the words in black text to the left.

Aanii, Boozhoo & Wacheye

The Children of Shingwauk Alumni Association (CSAA) is preparing for our Annual Gathering. We hope to welcome you and your family in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario from August 4th - 7th, 2023. This year’s theme is Celebrating Our Footsteps: Our Journey. We’ll be reviewing milestones of the CSAA and Survivors, and sharing our vision for the future.

We’ll also be having an open mic night, so feel welcome to bring your guitar, drum, favourite song to sing, or another special gift with our guests!

Travel reimbursement is available for alumni and family, as well as accommodation and meals provided throughout the Gathering.

Register at: https://form.jotform.com/221784201570046?mc_cid=838d7b2c4d&mc_eid=888f9b44cd

For registration support or questions, please reach out to:
[email protected] (24 hrs)

1(807) 700-7001 (9:00 AM - 4:30 PM (ET))

Registration is now open for the National Gathering on Unmarked Burials: Supporting the Search and Recovery of Missing Children from September 6-8 in Montreal, Quebec.

Click here to register : https://rb.gy/246un