Reflect, learn on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

On this National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Emily Vukovic was at the Woodland Cultural Centre for a day of reflection, learning, culture.

The centre is home to the former Mohawk Institute Residential School, which operated from 1828 to 1970. Today, the building is an interpretive historic site, preserving the stories and experiences of survivors and educating visitors about the residential school system through art and programming,

The Woodland Cultural Centre’s Art Gallery showcases Indigenous art and culture, with exhibitions featuring Haudenosaunee artists, history and contemporary Indigenous expression.

The centre is planning a new, purpose-built cultural facility to expand its museum, gallery, educational and community programming. The project is currently in the feasibility and planning stage and is envisioned as a space for exhibitions, cultural events, art, music, digital media and community gatherings.

One of the most powerful aspects of the centre is its language revitalization work. Indigenous language programming is being used to teach and preserve those languages for future generations.