In collaboration with First Nations House at the University of Toronto, join us in conversation with Dr. Brenda Wastasecoot, Assistant Professor at the Centre for Indigenous Studies, as she discusses the impacts of the Residential School policy and how it has affected generations of Indigenous communities, even years after the institution’s abolishment.

Using a collection of her family's stories inspired by a memory map of her childhood home in the 1960’s, Dr. Wastasecoot shares what the abolishment of such policies and Canada’s focus on addressing reconciliation as a nation means to Indigenous people. Through this intimate telling, learn how we as a greater community of Canadians can utilize this knowledge to further open doors to reconciliation and reflect on the historic truth of the experiences Indigenous communities have been facing across Canada for centuries.

Live Q&A to be moderated by First Nations House.

Please note that this webinar will not be recorded or made available after the event. 

Please contact Alumni Relations, if you require more information. 

Brenda Wastasecoot is Cree from Churchill, Manitoba. She is a mother, grandmother, and great-great Aunt of the Wastasecoot and Brightnose family. Their roots begin from the York Factory fur trading post, flowing south along the Hudson Bay railway to Winnipeg. Currently, Dr. Wastasecoot teaches at the University of Toronto and consults with the Arts & Science Faculty members to better reflect the historic truth and to open doors to reconciliation.