by Amei-lee Laboucan | Aug 11, 2020 | Event, News
James Makokis and Anthony Johnson became the first two-spirit Indigenous couple to win The Amazing Race Canada in 2019. Their team name Ahkameyimok, is a Cree word that roughly translates to “never give up.” They have since used their victory to raise awareness...
by Amei-lee Laboucan | Aug 10, 2020 | News
The Centre is hiring WorkLearn students for the fall to assist with Education and Engagement, and Communications and Projects. The IRSHDC is a Survivor-centered organization providing access for former Indian Residential School students, their families and communities...
by Amei-lee Laboucan | Aug 9, 2020 | Event, News
The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation (NCTR) is hosting a webinar on International Youth Day to look at what the Calls to Action mean to Indigenous youth in Canada. The panel will examine the role of Indigenous youth in educating, promoting, and advancing...
by Amei-lee Laboucan | Jul 19, 2020 | News
Emily Larson is a digital systems consultant* at the Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre. Her behind-the-scenes work helps the IRSHDC in using technology to make learning about residential schools accessible and engaging to everyone. Emily’s work is...
by Amei-lee Laboucan | Jul 17, 2020 | News
The Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre (IRSHDC) enthusiastically welcomes Kim Lawson as the new Research and Community Liaison Librarian. A member of the Heiltsuk Nation, Kim worked at UBC’s Xwi7xwa Library for more than ten years prior to...
