Honouring and Understanding Gathering - Tuesday 27 September

Join us for an evening to acknowledge the history of residential schools as we honour and gather together.  On day two, we will welcome community leader, activist, political leader, residential school Survivor and speaker Guy Louie Senior. There will then be a special screening of We Were Children at IMAX.

Due to the sensitive topic, Wawadiťła (Mungo Martin House) will be open with a ceremonial fire for prayer and reflection throughout the evening. Cultural support workers will be available onsite as needed.

Program

Doors open from 4:30PM

5 PM  Clifford Carl Hall on the ground floor of the Museum

  • Welcome 
  • Keynote Speaker – Guy Louie Sr. 

6:30 PM Light refreshments served

7:15 PM IMAX Victoria

We Were Children

In this feature film, the profound impact of the Canadian government’s residential school system is conveyed through the eyes of two children who were forced to face hardships beyond their years. As young children, Lyna and Glen were taken from their homes and placed in church-run boarding schools, where they suffered years of physical, sexual and emotional abuse, the effects of which persist in their adult lives. We Were Children gives voice to a national tragedy and demonstrates the incredible resilience of the human spirit.

Please be advised that this movie may be triggering.

Register to reserve your seat here.