The 16th Canada’s History Forum brought together educators, historians, museum professionals, and researchers to explore innovative ways of engaging with history that promote empathy, understanding, and a deeper connection to the past.
This presentation by Graham Lowes was part of the 16th Canada's History Forum, “Caring about the Past: Engaging with Historical Empathy,” which was held live via Zoom on April 25, 2024.
Graham Lowes is the manager of education and program development at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights. He will present on the Witness Blanket - a large-scale work of art. It contains hundreds of items reclaimed from residential schools, churches, government buildings, and both traditional and cultural structures from across Canada. Witnessblanket.ca invites visitors to explore objects from the blanket and hear directly from residential school survivors about their experiences.
This presentation will introduce participants to Witnessblanket.ca and discuss how to incorporate a trauma-informed approach in bringing voices of residential school survivors to the classroom. Additionally, educators will learn how to walk alongside their students in taking the next steps on their pathway of reconciliation.
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