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Shingwauk 2016 gathering and conference fonds

Description
Start Date: 
2016
End Date: 
2016
Date Range: 
2016 July - 2016 August
Creator: 

Shingwauk Residential Schools Centre

Physical Description: 

0.05 m of textual records and 61 MB of electronic textual records.

459 MB of electronic graphic material. - ca. 75 photographs : col. ; (jpeg)

9.09 GB of electronic moving images. - 7 videos

Arrangement: 
Chronologically by record type.
History Biographical: 

The Shingwauk 2016 Gathering and Conference: Fulfilling the Vision that was held at Algoma University July 29 - July 31, 2016. The event saw over 150 survivors, families, intergenerational-survivors, and members of the general public participate in events throughout the weekend.

The 2016 gathering was the fifth annual Shingwauk Gathering and Conference and the 12th 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, and 2015.

Scope Content: 

Fonds comprises records documenting the activities of the Shingwauk 2016 Gathering and Conference held at Algoma University July 29 - July 31, 2016.  Includes meeting minutes, programs, planning materials, registration forms, photographs, and other material.

Repository: 
srsc
Admin
Custodial History: 

Material in accession 2016-039 was created by the Shingwauk Residential Schools Centre, Children of Shingwauk Alumni Association, and partners.

Access Restriction: 

No restrictions on access.

Conservation: 

Basic conversation performed on fonds.

Geographic Access: 
Description Level: 

Correspondence from Dora Cliff to Don Jackson

Description
Creator: 

Dora Cliff

Responsibility: 
Start Date: 
1999
End Date: 
1999
Date Range: 
1999 June 21, 1999 October 26
Language: 
Physical Description: 

0.1 cm of textual records.- 2 letters, 1 envelope (3 p.)

Notes: 

Letters sent to Don Jackson about the donation of artifacts to the Shingwauk Archives

Media
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Master scans folder location: 
Bibliographic Information
Publication: 
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Issue: 
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Physical Location
Repository: 
srsc
Accession No: 
File No: 
020
Container Number: 
001
Legacy Restricted: 
Conservation
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Storage Method: 

Research file series

Description
Start Date: 
1979
End Date: 
2005
Date Range: 
1979-2005
Physical Description: 

0.3 cm of textual records.

Arrangement: 
Series arranged by subject file and chronogically.
Scope Content: 

Series comprises research files generated by Don Jackson in his work with the Shingwauk Project, Children of Shingwauk Alumni Association, and personal research relating to Indigenous education and Indigenous communities.  Includes newspaper clippings, research notes, ephemera from Indigenous organizations, research articles, and other material.

Repository: 
srsc
Admin
Custodial History: 

Materials in accession 2015-052 accumulated by Professor Don Jackson during his time at Algoma University  They were stored by Jackson until November 30, 2015 when they were transferred to the Shingwauk Residential Schools Centre.

Access Restriction: 

No restrictions on access.

Conservation: 

Minor conservation performed on fonds.

Description Level: 
Name Access: 
Language: 

Shingwauk Project series

Description
Start Date: 
1979
End Date: 
2005
Date Range: 
1979-2005
Physical Description: 

0.3 m of textual records.

Arrangement: 
Series arranged by subject file and chronogically.
Scope Content: 

Series comprises records created by and collected by Don Jackson relating to the Shingwauk Project, the Children of Shingwauk Alumni Association, and partners of the Shingwauk Project.  Series includes meeting minutes, correspondence, grant applications, research files, Shingwauk reunion documentation, documents and handouts created by the Shingwauk Project, and other materials.

Associated Material: 

Children of Shingwauk Alumni Association fonds, Shingwauk Project collection

Repository: 
srsc
Admin
Custodial History: 

Materials in accession 2015-052 accumulated by Professor Don Jackson during his time at Algoma University  They were stored by Jackson until November 30, 2015 when they were transferred to the Shingwauk Residential Schools Centre.

Access Restriction: 

No restrictions on access.

Conservation: 

Minor conservation performed on series.

Description Level: 
Name Access: 
Language: 

Don Jackson fonds

Description
Start Date: 
1974
End Date: 
2014
Date Range: 
1974-2014
Physical Description: 

0.9 m of textual records.

Arrangement: 
Fonds is arranged in series.
History Biographical: 

Don Jackson holds a B.A. (Hons), and an M.A. (Toronto). His research interests include political theory, constitutional law, political economy, international relations, and Indigenous politics and Canadian law.  He served as a Professor in the Law and Politics department of Algoma University from 1974-2014.  He was the founding director of the Shingwauk Project.

Scope Content: 

Fonds comprises  records documenting Professor Don Jackson's activities as a faculty member at Algoma University College and later Algoma University and as the founding director of the Shingwauk Project.  Includes minutes and reports of committees, faculty correspondence, grant applications, departmental memorandum, research records, and other materials.

Associated Material: 

Shingwauk Project collection.

Repository: 
srsc
Admin
Custodial History: 

Materials in accession 2015-052 accumulated by Professor Don Jackson during his time at Algoma University  They were stored by Jackson until November 30, 2015 when they were transferred to the Shingwauk Residential Schools Centre.

Access Restriction: 

No restrictions on access.

Repro Restriction: 

No restrictions on use.

Conservation: 

Minor conservation performed on fonds.

Geographic Access: 
Description Level: 
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Language: 

Hey, teach!

Description
Creator: 

Victoria College

Start Date: 
2012
End Date: 
2012
Date Range: 
2012 Fall
Language: 
English
Physical Description: 

0.5 cm of textual records and graphic material.

2 magazines

Notes: 

Includes a feature interview with the Shingwauk Residential Schools Centre.

Bibliographic Information
Volume: 
04
Issue: 
1
Physical Location
Repository: 
srsc
File No: 
037
Container Number: 
004
Description Level: 
Language: 
Name Access: 

Shingwauk reunion 2011 fonds

Description
Start Date: 
2011
End Date: 
2011
Date Range: 
2011
Creator: 

Shingwauk Residential Schools Centre

Physical Description: 

0.36 m of textual records, graphic material, and moving images

Arrangement: 
Chronologically by item type
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: 

Fonds comprises photographs and documents relating to the planning, organization, and implementation of the 2011 Shingwauk Gathering. Fonds also includes the raw video footage from the 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: 
srsc
Admin
Conservation: 

Basic conservation performed during processing.

Geographic Access: 
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Shingwauk reunion 1996 fonds

Description
Start Date: 
1995
End Date: 
1996
Date Range: 
1995-1996
Physical Description: 

0.3 m of textual records, graphic materials, and audio-visual materials

Arrangement: 
Thematically by item type
History Biographical: 

The 1996 Shingwauk reunion was the third reunions of the the students, staff, clergy, and descents of those involved with the Shingwauk and Wawanosh Indian Residential Schools. The 1996 reunion also marked the establishment of the Children of Shingwauk Alumni Association (CSAA). 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, 2000, 2002, and 2006.

Scope Content: 

Fonds comprises material documenting the planning and administration of the 1996 reunion of the former students, staff, clergy, and descendants of the Shingwauk and Wawanosh Indian Residential Schools. Fonds includes mailing lists, schedules of events, and registration forms.

Associated Material: 

Children of Shingwauk Alumni Association fonds (2010-004), Shingwauk reunion 1981 fonds (2010-050), Shingwauk reunion 1991 fonds (2010-051), Shingwauk reunion 2000 fonds (2010-053), Shingwauk reunion 2002 fonds (2010-054), Shingwauk reunion 2006 fonds (2010-055), Shingwauk reunion 2011 fonds (2011-43).

Repository: 
srsc
Admin
Custodial History: 

Material in accession 2017-006 was transferred from accession 2010-004, the Children of Shingwauk Alumni Association fonds, by SRSC staff in January 2017.

Access Restriction: 

Some restrictions may apply. Consult the Research & Archives Coordinator for more information.

Repro Restriction: 

Permission of the donor is required for reproduction where applicable. Residential School Centre staff must make reproductions. Reproductions are dependent on the fragility of the originals. Researchers must adhere to applicable copyright law and privacy legislation and permission of the copyright holder is required to publish from the fonds. For more information, please contact the Research & Archives Coordinator, Residential School Centre.

Conservation: 

Basic conservation performed during processing.

Geographic Access: 
Description Level: 

Children of Shingwauk Alumni Association fonds

Description
Start Date: 
1981
End Date: 
2015
Date Range: 
1981-2015
Physical Description: 

4.5 m of textual records and graphic material.

204 photographs : b&w and col.

Arrangement: 
Fonds is arranged in series. Series are arranged chronologically by item type.
History Biographical: 

The Children of Shingwauk Alumni Association (CSAA) is comprised of staff, students, descendants of staff and students, and friends of the Shingwauk  and Wawnosh Indian Residential Schools. CSAA has been heavily involved in the CSAA Logodevelopment 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.

The Children of Shingwauk Alumni Association has been involved in Residential School issues since 1981.

CSAA provides:

  • A non-political voice for survivors concerns and interests
  • To support, promote & enhance healing and reconciliation
  • To establish working relationships with local, regional & national First Nations, Inuit, Metis, political groups, the Federal Government, Regional Survivor Groups and Churches
  • To promote awareness within our communities and main stream Canada
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: 
srsc
Admin
Custodial History: 

 Material in accession 2010-004 was transferred to Shingwauk Residential Schools Centre by the Children of Shingwauk Alumni Association executive in 2006. Material in accession 2016-006 was transferred to Shingwauk Residential Schools Centre on March 4, 2016 by Lori Rainville.

Access Restriction: 

Privacy legislation may apply to access requests.

Repro Restriction: 

 Researchers must adhere to applicable copyright law and privacy legislation and permission of the copyright holder is required to publish from the fonds.

Conservation: 

Basic conservation performed during processing.

Geographic Access: 
Description Level: 

Shingwauk Project collection

Description
Start Date: 
1863
End Date: 
2010
Date Range: 
1863-2010 ; predominant 1970-2010
Creator: 

Shingwauk Project

Physical Description: 

7.9 m of textual records. - ca. 80 photographs : b&w and col.

Arrangement: 
Collection is arranged in series.
History Biographical: 

The Shingwauk Project began in 1979 and started as a cross-cultural research and educational development project between Algoma University College and former Shingwauk students. The former Shingwauk student group would eventually become the Children of Shingwauk Alumni Association (CSAA). The Shingwauk Project was founded by Prof. Don Jackson, in collaboration with Dr. Lloyd Bannerman of AU, Chief Ron Boissoneau (1935-2000) of the Garden River First Nation, Shingwauk Almnus and Elder Dr. Dan Pine Sr. (1900-1992), and other former Shingwauk students, staff, and friends.

The Project has undertaken many activities since 1979, focusing on reunions, healing circles, publications, videos, photo displays, curriculum development, presentations, workshops, historical tours and the establishment of archive, library and heritage collections. The Shingwauk Project is now operates under the guise of the Shingwauk Residential Schools Centre at Algoma University.

Scope Content: 

Collection comprises material generated or collected by the Shingwauk Project staff and participants. Collection includes photographs, correspondence, newspaper clippings, reports, student newspapers, interview transcriptions, audio recordings, project outlines, meeting minutes, photo albums, and other material.

Associated Material: 

Children of Shingwauk Alumni Association fonds

Repository: 
srsc
Admin
Custodial History: 

Collection material created or collected by the Shingwauk Project staff.

Access Restriction: 

May be restrictions on access.  Speak with Shingwauk Residential Schools Centre staff for more information.

Repro Restriction: 

Permission of the donor is required for reproduction where applicable. Residential School Centre staff must make reproductions. Reproductions are dependent on the fragility of the originals. Researchers must adhere to applicable copyright law and privacy legislation and permission of the copyright holder is required to publish from the fonds.

Conservation: 

Basic conservation performed on fonds.

Description Level: 
Name Access: