“Knowledge is Sacred, Truth is Healing” Gathering in Thunder Bay
In October 2023, Know History had the honor of joining the Survivors Secretariat at the “Knowledge is Sacred, Truth is Healing” Gathering in Thunder Bay, Ontario. The gathering brings together Survivors from across Ontario to discuss truth, ownership, and healing.
Our team spoke about Indigenous Data Sovereignty and engaged in group discussions about what it means to own your truth. We also had the opportunity to hear from the inspirational keynote speaker, Tanya Talaga, who spoke about “Finding Annie,” her family’s search for her kin. This search led her to Lakeshore Cemetery in Toronto, ON, where 20 First Nations people have been found so far.
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