Jenny Kay will share her reflections on working with family, community, and the literary world to tell the story of her granny’s experience at a residential school. She will also share her knowledge of the power of teaching, telling, and hearing difficult stories, including ones that focus on the realities of diversity, human rights, and social justice issues through diverse literature.
Join us virtually as Jenny Kay Dupuis shares her journey behind what inspired and motivated her to break the silence and create the best-selling children’s book, I Am Not a Number.  Included in the discussion will also be what's next for Jenny Kay - a series of Woodland Pop Art works and a new children's picture book to be released in 2022/2023. Following the guest speaker, you will have the opportunity to ask questions.  These sessions are not recorded. Both the sessions will be similar but geared to different audiences. Session 1 on Sept 21 will be geared to staff. Session 2 on Sept 28 will be geared to parents/community and staff are welcome if they couldn't make it Sept 21.

Join us virtually as Biindigaygizhig shares about the residential school system and its impacts, past present, and future.  Learn the impacts on the individual, the family, the community, and the country.  Reflect upon how to approach conversations with youth and how to talk about true reconciliation along with Indigenous and non-Indigenous responsibilities. Following the guest speaker, you will have the opportunity to ask questions. This session is not recorded.

Geared to grades 7 - 12 audience. Great for any staff member to join. You do not need to participate in part 1 to participate in part 2. These sessions are not recorded.

These sessions are designed to get thinking before Truth & Reconciliation Week. Geared to grades 3 - 12 audience. Great for any staff member to join.

These sessions are designed to be in addition to the daily events hosted by the NCTR which begins at 11am daily. Local connections with community and first hand sharing of experiences. Geared to grades 7 - 12 audience. Great for any staff member to join.

These sessions will be pre-recorded and available all throughout the week of Sept 27 - Oct 1. Sessions will be geared to speak to K-2 and Grades 3-5 classrooms in an age appropriate manner. Open to all staff.