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A Common Experience
Xwi7xwa Library, University of British Columbia

Video
Contributors
Belcourt, Shane; Nolan, Yvette; Greyeyes, Lilia; Winnipeg Film Group.; Breath Films (Firm),
Description
"In 2008 the Government of Canada formerly apologized for the treatmeni of Aboriginal people in the Indian Residential School system. In moving towards healing and reconciliation the government established the 'Common Experience Payment,' a program that pays former students for their suffering."

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Holding Library
Xwi7xwa Library, University of British Columbia
Statement of Responsibility
directed by Shane Belcourt ; written by Shane Belcourt & Yvette Nolan.
Physical Description
1 videodisc (11 min.) : sound, color 4 3/4 in.
Notes
Title from container.;Originally produced as a motion picture in 2013.;Based on a work by Yvette Nolan.
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