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Commissioners Sharing panel
National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation

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October 26 2011
Video
Creators and Contributors
Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (creator)
Description
Survivors Isabelle Knockwood, Iris Nicolas, and Ruth Loft share the horrors they witnessed and experienced while attending residential school, and explain how these horrors shaped their behaviour later in life. Yet, they also share how the process of sharing their stories has helped them on their journey of reconciliation. As Isabelle states near the end of the mini-doc, "My happiness is my revenge."
Language
English

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People > Students (themes)

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National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation
Holding Repository Identifier
MDANE102
Conditions Governing Access
Open
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction
National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation holds copyright.
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