National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 5
SUPPLEMENT TO THE FREE PRESS • SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2025
WHEN CULTURE DRIVES CHANGE,
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The University of Winnipeg’s Truth and Reconciliation week started on the morning of September 22nd, with the raising of the Survivors’ flag in front of Wesley Hall.
“We are supporting the Southern Chiefs as they do their walk and powwow,” said Redhead. “Forty volunteers from campus will join them on September 30th.” There will be a Healing Walk to honour Survivors and loved ones who never made it home. A pipe ceremony will begin at 10:00 a.m. at the Oodena Circle at the Forks. The healing walk will start at 11:00 a.m. and travel to the RBC Convention Centre. The Orange Shirt Day Powwow takes place at the RBC Convention Centre on the third floor. The Grand Entry is at 1:00 p.m. On the 10th anniversary of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s final report, Redhead says she sometimes thinks that progress hasn’t been fast enough, but upon reflection, she sees some of that progress in
action, which provides hope that things will continue to improve. “For me, I’m also an intergenerational Sur- vivor. My father and older brother attended schools. Reconciliation is part of my healing, and trying to understand my family’s experi- ence,” Redhead explained, pointing out that in her work it’s crucial to share resources in order to increase understanding. Redhead strongly believes in lifelong learning and recommends a few essential resources for further learning. “The TRC Final Reports are a heavy read, but so important. I would also recommend the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation as a fantastic resource. GoodMinds has put together a good
list of books for additional reading.” Visit www.uwinnipeg.ca/events/ ▲
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