Sinfonia Ancaster: Mohawk Institute Residential School - Film & Discussion

Join Sinfonia Ancaster in welcoming the Woodland Cultural Centre to Peller Hall for an insightful tour of the former Mohawk Institute Indian Residential School (Brantford, Ontario). The evening will include a discussion, facilitated by WCC Executive Director, Heather George. Please consider forwarding your questions about the former Mohawk Institute to Sinfonia Ancaster ahead of the event at sinfoniaancaster@gmail.com.

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‍The virtual tour video follows former WCC guide, Lorrie Gallant, as she gives a tour of the former Mohawk Institute Indian Residential School. During the video, Lorrie provides the history of the institution over its 140-year history. Viewers will get to see the different rooms in the school, from the girls’ and boys’ dormitories, the cafeteria, laundry room, and other rooms throughout the building, as well as hear interviews from five Survivors of the Mohawk Institute.

All proceeds to the Woodland Cultural Centre. Your contribution will ensure that they can continue to deliver the highest quality programs centered on a Hodinohsho:ni worldview, celebrating, and sharing Indigenous cultures, languages, and art.

This film is geared towards ages 11 and above, and all children must be accompanied by an adult.

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This event with Sinfonia Ancaster is a film & discussion, not a concert. For a concert that features Mohawk, Anishinaabe and Cree composers, please see "Land Acknowledgement: A Concert" (October 20, 2023) under "Live Concerts"

* Image of the former Mohawk Institute Indian Residential School provided by the Woodland Cultural Centre