Virtual Speaker Series – Registration Now Open

St. Clair Catholic is hosting two weeks of virtual sessions to honour, learn and remember the stories and resilience of survivors and family members of survivors of residential schools in Canada. Beginning on September 21 through to October 1, and in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30, please join us virtually to continue this important dialogue. More information about the speakers and their stories is found below.

See the classroom opportunities to learn firsthand from survivors and family members of survivors here.

Biindigaygizhig, Chippewas of the Thames First Nation

September 22nd, 4:00 - 5:00

Learning the Impacts: Building Understanding of the Impacts of the Residential School System and Thinking about Action

Biindigaygizhig shares about the residential school system and its impacts, past present, and future. Reflect upon how to approach conversations with youth and how to talk about true reconciliation along with Indigenous and non-Indigenous responsibilities.

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Jenny Kay Dupuis

September 28th, 4:00 - 5:00

Breaking the Silence: Acknowledging the Truth and Empowering Diverse Community Voices

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. She will also share her knowledge of some approaches for parents, families, and community members to consider for their own learning journey, and how to support difficult conversations when sharing stories that focus on the realities of human rights and social

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