Exhibit to recognize atrocities of the Residential School era

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And while the exhibit recognizes the atrocities of the Indian Residential School era, it also honours the children, and symbolizes ongoing reconciliation.

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This cedar-framed artwork, inspired by a woven blanket, includes hundreds of objects recovered from 77 communities across Canada where residential schools were located.

The Witness Blanket is currently undergoing conservation at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) in Winnipeg after touring Canada for three years. Newman and the CMHR have partnered to create a reproduction of the Blanket for offer to additional venues, allowing its Stories and messages to continue to be shared.

The exhibition will be officially opened by Lheidli T’enneh Councillor Joshua Seymour on June 22^nd at 1:00 pm.

“Our nation is pleased The Exploration Place was able to bring The Witness Blanket display to our territory and partner with UNBC,” says Councillor Seymour. “This is a wonderful opportunity for people to better educate themselves about the dark legacy of Canada’s Residential Schools. The remains of at least 10,000 children lay in unmarked graves on the properties of former Residential Schools across Canada. We must never forget these kids and their families, and the Witness Blanket display will help keep their memories alive.”