wîcêhtowin Youville Project – Honouring Truth, Healing, and Connection

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wîcêhtowin Youville Project – Honouring Truth, Healing, and Connection *

This conference offers a meaningful and immersive experience for anyone wishing to engage in reconciliation, particularly those interested in learning about the research, location, and documentation of burial sites connected to the former Youville Residential School. Through participation, attendees will gain a deeper appreciation for the cultural and spiritual importance of memorializing the children who died and honoring the return of those being brought home.

Building on the understanding, rooted in Youville’s history, it will highlight survivor experiences, local history, community led initiatives, and key note speakers and presentations that further amplify survivor voices and experiences from other communities. It provides a reflective space to foster reconciliation in line with TRC Calls to Action 74-76.

wîcêhtowin is a nehiyawiwan (Cree) word which speaks to the building of respectful relationships to help each other. Similar meanings include:

  • Fellowship, getting along with one another

  • The act of having a partnership or friendship

  • Living in harmony with one another

  • Unity

  • Getting along well with one another

Content Warning & Support Resources

This page contains information that may be distressing.

If you need support, please contact:

● Residential School Survivors and Family Crisis Line:

1-800-721-0066

● National Indian Residential School Crisis Line:

1-866-925-4419

Bringing the Children Home Conference

The Bringing the Children Home: Healing, Hope & Family Connections Conference is part of the ongoing work of wîcêhtowin Youville Residential School Truthing Initiative.

Hosted by St. Albert Métis District 11, the conference brings together Survivors, families, and community members for healing, storytelling, and remembrance — honouring the children and celebrating the strength of those who carry the truth forward.

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