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Shingwauk reunion 2012 fonds

Submitted by krista on Mon, 12/10/2012 - 11:12
Description
Start Date: 
2012
End Date: 
2012
Date Range: 
2012
Physical Description: 
30 cm of textual record, graphic material and electronic records. - ca. 3000 photographs : col. ; (Raw)
Arrangement: 
Original order
History Biographical: 
The 2012 Shingwauk gathering was one of the many reunions of the the students, staff, clergy, and descents of those involved with the Shingwauk and Wawanosh Indian Residential Schools. This gathering, titled "2012 Shingwauk Gathering and Conference: Healing and Reconciliation Through Education" was combined with a more formal academic conference. This gathering was hosted by Algoma University in conjunction with the National Residential School Survivors Society (NRSSS). Over 300 attended this three day event from August 3rd- August 6th, 2012. The gathering was organized through the efforts of the Shingwauk Residential Schools Centre and the Children of Shingwauk Alumni Association (CSAA). The reunion was held at the former Shingwauk school in Sault Ste Marie, Ontario. The event aimed to help facilitate healing, communication, and a growing support network of survivors. Shingwauk reunions were also held in 1981, 1991, 1996, 2000, 2002, 2006, and 2011.
Scope Content: 
Fonds comprises documents and photographs relating to the planning, organization and implementation of the 2012 Healing and Reconciliation Through Education Conference and Gathering. Fonds includes schedules, speaker details, meeting minutes, registration forms, participant feedback and promotional material.

Funding and project correspondence with the Aboriginal Healing Foundation

Submitted by krista on Wed, 01/25/2012 - 12:24
Description
Creator: 
Children of Shingwauk Alumni Association and the Aboriginal Healing Foundation
Start Date: 
2002
End Date: 
2003
Date Range: 
2002 September 20 - 2003 February 7
Physical Description: 
1.2 cm of textual record
Physical Location
Repository: 
Residential Schools Centre
Shelf Location: 
2010-004-013
Container Number: 
013

Letter from Bernice Mason to the Children of Shingwauk Alumni Association

Submitted by krista on Mon, 12/05/2011 - 09:47
Description
Start Date: 
2002
End Date: 
2002
Date Range: 
2002 April 15
Physical Description: 
0.1 cm of textual record
Physical Location
Repository: 
Residential Schools Centre
Shelf Location: 
2011-70-001
Container Number: 
001

Shingwauk reunion 2011 fonds

Submitted by krista on Tue, 07/05/2011 - 15:38
Description
Start Date: 
2011
End Date: 
2011
Date Range: 
2011
Creator: 
Shingwauk Residential Schools Centre
Physical Description: 
0.18 m of graphic material
History Biographical: 
The 2011 Shingwauk reunion was one of the many reunions of the the students, staff, clergy, and descents of those involved with the Shingwauk and Wawanosh Indian Residential Schools. This reunion also marked the 30th anniversary of the first Shingwauk gathering. This reunion was hosted by Algoma University in conjunction with the National Residential School Survivors Society (NRSSS). Over 200 attended this three day event from July 1st - July 3rd, 2011. The reunion was organized through the efforts of the Shingwauk Project and the Children of Shingwauk Alumni Association (CSAA). The reunion was held at the former Shingwauk school in Sault Ste Marie, Ontario. The reunion aimed to help facilitate healing, communication, and a growing support network of survivors. Shingwauk reunions were also held in 1981, 1991, 1996, 2000, 2002, and 2006.
Scope Content: 
Fond comprises photographs and documents relating to the planning, organization, and implementation of the 2011 National Residential School Survivor gathering.
Associated Material: 
Children of Shingwauk Alumni Association fonds (2010-004), Shingwauk reunion 1981 fonds (2010-050), Shingwauk reunion 1991 fonds (2010-051), Shingwauk reunion 1996 fonds (2010-052), Shingwauk reunion 2000 fonds (2010-053), Shingwauk reunion 2002 fonds (2010-054), Shingwauk reunion 2006 fonds (2010-055).
Repository: 
Shingwauk Residential Schools Centre

CANDO site visit to Algoma University College

Submitted by krista on Mon, 04/11/2011 - 09:20
Description
Start Date: 
2003
End Date: 
2003
Date Range: 
2003 January
Physical Description: 
0.1 cm of textual record
Physical Location
Repository: 
Residential School Centre
Shelf Location: 
2010-004-012
Container Number: 
012

General documentation series

Submitted by admin on Sat, 01/08/2011 - 17:36
Description
Start Date: 
1831
End Date: 
2007
Date Range: 
1831-2007 ; perdominant 1995-2006
Physical Description: 
3.5 m of textual record
Arrangement: 
Chronological order
Scope Content: 
Series comprises records documenting the activities of the Children of Shingwauk Alumni Association. Series includes reports, correspondence, newsletters, project summaries, and other material.
Notes: 
The last box in this fonds (box 13) is organized thematically and is not in chronological order.
Repository: 
Shingwauk Residential Schools Centre

Negatives series

Submitted by admin on Sat, 01/08/2011 - 17:36
Description
Date Range: 
2003-2008
Physical Description: 
20 cm of graphic material. - 116 photographs : col. negatives ; 35 mm
Arrangement: 
Thematically by item type
Scope Content: 
Series consists of photographs created by CSAA members documenting the meetings, activities, and events of the Children of Shingwauk Alumni Association (CSAA).
Repository: 
Shingwauk Residential Schools Centre

Children of Shingwauk Alumni Association fonds

Submitted by admin on Sat, 01/08/2011 - 17:36
Description
Start Date: 
1831
End Date: 
2007
Date Range: 
1831-2007 ; predominant 1995-2006
Physical Description: 
2.6 m of textual record and 1.0 m of graphic material. - 204 photographs : b&w and col.
Arrangement: 
Chronological order
History Biographical: 
The Children of Shingwauk Alumni Association (CSAA) was formalized in 1996. CSAA is comprised of staff, students, descendants of staff and students, and friends of the Shingwauk Indian Residential School. CSAA has been heavily involved in the development of the Shingwauk Project and the implementation of residential school healing initiatives. CSAA currently holds the Health Canada contract for Residential School support workers in a region of Ontario.
Scope Content: 
Fonds comprises records received, generated and used by CSAA. Includes general documentation, reports, correspondence, project summaries, job descriptions, grant proposals, newsletters, negatives and other material.
Repository: 
Shingwauk Residential Schools Centre

Irene Louttit Barbeau fonds

Submitted by admin on Sat, 01/08/2011 - 17:36
Description
Start Date: 
1957
End Date: 
1965
Date Range: 
1957-1965
Physical Description: 
18 cm of graphic material. - 176 photographs : 142 b&w and 34 col.
Arrangement: 
Original order
History Biographical: 
Irene Elsie Louttit Barbeau was born December 19, 1943 to parents Stanley Peter John Louttit and Lydia Louttit. Irene was a student at Shingwauk Residential School in Sault Ste Marie from 1958 to 1961. While at Shingwauk Irene boarded at Shingwauk Hall for her first two years. In her third year she boarded at a private home. After graduating Irene worked for Indian Affairs at Churchill Plaza. In the fall of 1963 she moved to Moose Factory and began working with National Health and Welfare. In the 1980s Irene became involved with the St. John Divine Church in Nepean, where she worked as the Church Secretary and later as a Parish Administrator. From June 1986 to March 1990 Irene worked as an Entitlement Office for the Indian Registration and Ban Lists Directorate. Irene later worked on the Shingwauk Project.
Scope Content: 
Fonds comprises photographs compiled by Irene Louttit Barbeau. The fonds include family photographs, photos of staff and students at Shingwauk Residential School, and photos from the 1996 Shingwauk Reunion.
Repository: 
Shingwauk Residential Schools Centre

Donald Harris Sands fonds

Submitted by admin on Sat, 01/08/2011 - 17:36
Description
Start Date: 
1933
End Date: 
2000
Date Range: 
1933-2000
Physical Description: 
10 cm of graphic material and textual record. - 36 photographs : b&w and col.
Arrangement: 
Thematically by item type
History Biographical: 
Donald Harris Sands born on Walpole Island First Nation Reservation in Ontario on January 3rd, 1928. He was raised by his great Aunt Lela Altiman in his great, great grandfather's home. At the age of five Donald was sent to Shingwauk Residential School in Sault Ste Marie on September 1, 1933. Donald left Shingwauk on June 1st, 1944. After graduating from Shingwauk he entered military service and later took up his vocation as a printer in California. Don's sister Nellie Sands also attended Shingwauk. Don later became an enthusiastic Shingwauk Alumnus. He participated in all the Reunions and Healing Circles, and was an active founding member of the Shingwauk Alumni Association. Don Sands passed away on Friday June 28, 2002 in his home in California.
Scope Content: 
Fonds comprises photographs of Donald Sands and family and textual records relating to Indian Residential Schools. Photographs are of the Shingwauk Indian Residential School, the Shingwauk reunions, and social gatherings. Textual records include articles, correspondence, and excerpts of academic literature.
Repository: 
Shingwauk Residential Schools Centre