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Laurentian University Hosts Symposium for Truth and Reconciliation

9/30/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Laurentian University will host a symposium on September 30 for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, honoring residential school survivors and children who never returned home, with nationwide events across Canada.
Kimberly Murray, Indigenous rights advocate, will deliver the keynote address.
Mary Laur, Director of the Indigenous Sharing and Learning Centre, emphasizes uplifting Indigenous voices.

History

Historical Context

The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada released its final report in December 2015, revealing the abuses faced by over 150,000 Indigenous children in residential schools. This report, which documented approximately 3,200 deaths, sparked national conversations on reconciliation. The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, established in 2021, aims to honor survivors and educate Canadians about this painful history.

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Story summary

Laurentian University will host a symposium on September 30 for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, honoring residential school survivors and children who never returned home, with nationwide events across Canada.
Kimberly Murray, Indigenous rights advocate, will deliver the keynote address.
Mary Laur, Director of the Indigenous Sharing and Learning Centre, emphasizes uplifting Indigenous voices.

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