Algoma U., CSAA mark groundbreaking for Makwa Waakaa’igan

Algoma U., CSAA mark groundbreaking for Makwa Waakaa’igan

Algoma University, in partnership with the Children of Shingwauk Alumni Association, held a ceremonial groundbreaking event to mark the beginning of construction for Makwa Waakaa’igan, a new National Centre of Cultural Excellence. The centre, which will be located on the site of the former Shingwauk Indian Residential School, is the first of its kind in Ontario and is led by Residential School Survivors, says a university media release. Makwa Wa…

Algoma University Marks Milestone with Earth Turning Gathering for Makwa Waakaa’igan - South Asian Daily

Ontario’s First Residential School Survivor-Led National Centre of Cultural Excellence (BRAMPTON, SAULT STE. MARIE, TIMMINS, ON): In partnership with the Children of Shingwauk Alumni Association (CSAA), Algoma University hosted a powerful and emotional gathering to mark the official turning of the earth for Makwa Waakaa’igan—a transformative National Centre of Cultural Excellence—led by Residential School Survivors and the first of its kind in O…