A Testament to the Strength of the Métis

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Canadian Museum for Human Rights
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10am – 5pm Friday 10am - 9pm

Métis Memories of Residential Schools: A Testament to the Strength of the Métis will be open to the public July 28, 2022 in the Community Corridor at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights. This is the first official installation in this new community‐inspired space, which shares important human rights stories and perspectives.

Project statement from the Métis Memories team Residential schools, industrial schools, and day schools have had a long‐lasting impact on Métis communities. However, Métis experiences have consistently been left out of Canada’s national narratives, including limited recognition of the harms caused by colonial schooling systems (Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada Final Report, 2015). Influential Métis scholars are working to relay the authentic history of the Métis to counteract a biased historical account that has resulted in racism and misunderstandings about the Métis. The involvement of Métis peoples in national initiatives honours the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion. Métis Memories of Residential Schools, A Testament to the Strength of the Métis – will open in a new tabMétis Memories of Residential Schools, A Testament to the Strength of the Métis shares 24 impactful stories about this neglected chapter in Canadian history. This project honours the unique experiences and Métis survivors and families in colonial schooling systems and showcases authentic Métis community voices in an ethical and collaborative way. It invites viewers to engage in a deeper understanding of the injustices brought to all First Peoples in Canada. The original paintings are displayed at Métis Crossing – will open in a new tabMétis Crossing in northern Alberta.

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