Featuring Bakaan nake’ii ngii-izhi-gakinoo’amaagoomin: We Were Taught Differently and We Were So Far Away: The Inuit Experience of Residential Schools
New Tecumseth, ON – Banting Homestead Heritage Park and Museum on the Boyne are honoured to present two exhibits that explore the history and lasting impacts of Canada’s residential school system and support learning, reflection and dialogue as part of the ongoing journey toward truth and reconciliation.
From September 17 to October 31, Banting Homestead Heritage Park will host Bakaan nake’ii ngii-izhi-gakinoo’amaagoomin: We Were Taught Differently, a travelling exhibit developed by the Lake of the Woods Museum. Through photographs, archival materials, personal recollections and interpretive displays, the exhibit shares the experiences of Indigenous children, families and communities affected by residential schools.
From September 16 to September 30, Museum on the Boyne will host We Were So Far Away: The Inuit Experience of Residential Schools, presented by the Legacy of Hope Foundation. The exhibit shares the stories of eight Inuit Residential School Survivors and highlights both the challenges they have overcome and those they continue to face today.
Developed by the Lake of the Woods Museum, Bakaan nake’ii ngii-izhi-gakinoo’amaagoomin: We Were Taught Differently highlights schools located within Treaty #3 territory while reflecting the broader residential school experience across Canada. Visitors will learn why residential schools were established, what life was like for children who attended them, the impacts that continue to be felt by Survivors, their families and communities, and the ongoing journey toward truth, healing and reconciliation.
“This exhibit invites us to listen, learn and reflect on a difficult chapter in Canada’s history. By sharing the stories and experiences of those affected by the residential school system, these exhibits help foster greater understanding and support ongoing conversations about truth, healing, and reconciliation within our community,” said Mayor Richard Norcross.
Together, these exhibits acknowledge this chapter of Canadian history, increase awareness of the long-term impacts of residential schools, honour Survivors and those affected by the system, and encourage meaningful conversations about reconciliation. Residents and visitors of all ages are encouraged to experience these exhibits and participate in ongoing conversations that support understanding, respect and reconciliation.
Exhibit Details
Bakaan nake’ii ngii-izhi-gakinoo’amaagoomin: We Were Taught Differently
Banting Homestead Heritage Park
September 17 – October 31, 2026
We Were So Far Away: The Inuit Experience of Residential Schools
Museum on the Boyne
September 16 – September 30, 2026
For museum hours and visitor information, visit newtecumseth.ca/Exhibits
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Julia Jackson
Manager, Corporate Communications
Town of New Tecumseth
705-435-3900
communications@newtecumseth.ca
