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Narratives Inc.'s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation window display featuring orange paper cutouts of children holding hands, organized neatly in rows of 6. Text in the bottom left reads, "Before reconciliation comes truth." — Narratives Inc.'s window display for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

Before Reconciliation Comes Truth

History, Indian Residential Schools, Indigenous Issues / By Narratives Inc.

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – Before Reconciliation Comes Truth. Narratives’ staff reflect on how truth is the first step needed for true reconciliation.

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Sitting with Discomfort

History, Trauma-Informed / By Narratives Inc.

How can we address our fears, embrace discomfort, and use these to grow and change?

Four Indigenous women stand beside a tipi with only poles. Hanging across the poles is a cooking pot over a fire. There is a large tent in the background with clothes hanging off the supporting poles. — Image from page 596 of "Outing" (1885) retrieved from https://www.flickr.com/photos/internetarchivebookimages/14764984635/ Image is public domain

Some Reflections on IRS Research as Transformation

Culture, History, Indian Residential Schools / By Brandon Klein

Like most people who call Canada home, my entire life has been shaped by settler colonialism as both a structure and ongoing process. The space we occupy in relation to this structure shapes every aspect of our lives from how we think of ourselves and each other, to where we live, what we do, and …

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A white plastic and mental folding chair visible only from the seat up sits in the middle of the image. The background behind it is completely black.

The “R” Word

Culture, History, Indigenous Leadership / By Brandon Klein

Up until recent years, the white, western research tradition has been used to shape narratives around Indigenous peoples in order to support and perpetuate the colonial agenda.

Pedestrians cross a crosswalk that is painted like a rainbow. The Canadian Museum for Human Rights is in the background. — Image Credit: Mike Deal for the Winnipeg Free Press

Pride in Winnipeg

Culture, History / By Brandon Klein

As Pride month comes to a close, we would normally expect our streets to be filled with people celebrating the 2SLGBTQ+ community and pushing for progress. With pandemic restrictions in effect, Pride month looks a bit different this year, but we can take this pause to reflect on 2SLGBTQ+ histories in our city, promote an inclusive online space, and learn from 2SLGBTQ+ creators.

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