Abstract
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada called for increased access to archival material documenting the history of Residential Schools. What does this access and associated programming look like? How can archives approach sharing Residential School history in an ethical and culturally appropriate way? This project report provides examples of reciprocal approaches to archival work by drawing on a case study of the community-guided work undertaken by the Children of Shingwauk Alumni Association (CSAA) and the Shingwauk Residential Schools Centre (SRSC).
Highlights
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada called for increased access to archival material documenting the history of Residential Schools
The Shingwauk Residential Schools Centre (SRSC) is a grassroots community archive founded by the Children of Shingwauk Alumni Association (CSAA), a Residential School Survivor organization
CSAA and the archives were established following the 1981 Shingwauk Reunion, which brought together Survivors of the Shingwauk Residential School to talk about their experiences at Residential School
Summary
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada called for increased access to archival material documenting the history of Residential Schools. What does this access and associated programming look like? The final report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (2015) called for increased access to archival material documenting Residential Schools’ history. Many archival and cultural heritage institutions are still looking for ways to implement these calls to action This project report seeks to address what this access can look like and how archives can approach sharing Residential School history in an ethical and culturally appropriate way. McCracken et al.: "That's my Auntie": Community-Guided Residential School History
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