Shingwauk 2018 Gathering and Conference fonds

Submitted by krista on Mon, 08/27/2018 - 10:16

Description

Start Date:

2018

End Date:

2018

Date Range:

2018 July - 2018 August

Creator:

Shingwauk Residential Schools Centre

Physical Description:

0.05 m of textual records

Arrangement:

Chronologically by record type.

History Biographical:

The Shingwauk 2018 Gathering and Conference: Fulfilling the Vision that was held at Algoma University August 3 - August 5, 2018. The event saw over 200 survivors, families, intergenerational-survivors, and members of the general public participate in events throughout the weekend. The event also conicided with the opening of the Reclaiming Shingwauk Hall exhibition space.

The 2018 gathering was the sixth annual Shingwauk Gathering and Conference and the 13th Shingwauk Reunion. It was also the 35th anniversary of the first Shingwauk Reunion held in 1981. The Children of Shingwauk Alumni Association (CSAA) have been holding reunions of the students, staff, clergy, and descents of those involved with the Shingwauk and Wawanosh Indian Residential Schools since 1981. Gatherings were held in 1981, 1991, 1996, 2000, 2002, 2006, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016.

Scope Content:

Fonds comprises records documenting the activities of the Shingwauk 2018 Gathering and Conference held at Algoma University August 3 - August 5, 2018. Includes meeting minutes, programs, planning materials, registration forms, photographs, and other material.

Associated Material:

Shingwauk 2015 gathering and conference fonds, Shingwauk 2014 gathering and conference fonds, Shingwauk 2013 gathering and conference fonds, Shingwauk 2012 reunion fonds, Shingwauk reunion 2011 fonds, Shingwauk reunion 2006 fonds, Shingwauk reunion 2002 fonds, Shingwauk Reunion 2000 fonds, Shingwauk reunion 1996 fonds, Shingwauk reunion 1991 fonds, Shingwauk reunion 1981 fonds.