On Thursday, Jan. 22, UFV’s Peace and Reconciliation Centre (PARC) hosted the Xyólhmet Ye Syéwiqwélh (Taking Care of Our Children) Residential School Panel in B101. The panel focused on discussing and responding to questions about ongoing residential school research being done by the Stó:l? Research and Resource Management Centre, including the Ground Penetrating Radar work being done at local former residential schools. The event included panelists Grand Chief Dr. Clarence (Kat) Pennier, Dr. Keith Carlson, Dr. David Schaepe, and senior researchers Amber Kostuchenko, Kathleen Bertrand, and Kristina Celly. The event was facilitated by Winchester Victorfrom Cheam First Nation.
This panel was ??the first in a series where PARC will be bringing information and opportunity for Q&A to other parts of the Valley over the coming year. Future sessions are set to be held in Abbotsford, Chilliwack, and Mission. Follow UFV PARC to keep an eye out for future events.
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