NAC Gatherings and Webinars
The National Advisory Committee hosted several knowledge exchange Gatherings across the country, and information webinars with expert panels.
Webinars
The Committee organized 11 webinars, that featured a panel of Committee members and guest speakers and a question-and-answer period with the audience.
*While simultaneous English and French translation was available during the live events, most recordings are available in English only.
Beyond Ground Penetrating Radar
Preparing for a Ground Search – Considerations, Options, and Examples
Working with Consultants: Best practices and Red Flags
Researching Residential Schools: Community-Based Research and Archives
Forensic Examination Seminar
The Role of Forensics in the Search for Residential Schools Missing Children
Health and Wellness in the Search Process
Working with French Records
What We Know Now: Reflections on 3 years of Gatherings, Searches & Lessons
Dispelling the Myth of Denialism
Repatriation From a Community Perspective: Bringing My Brother Home
Gatherings
Each Gathering featured a combination of presentations by NAC members, case studies from diverse communities and organizations working with communities, and updates on regional activities related to the search process.
You can view content from these knowledge exchange gatherings where available.
Yellowknife, NWT, June 2023
Truro, Nova Scotia, October 2023
Regina, Saskatchewan, March 2024 – Day 1
Regina, Saskatchewan, March 2024 – Day 2
Ottawa, Ontario, June 2024
Quebec City, Quebec, September 2024 – Day 1
Quebec City, Quebec, September 2024 – Day 2
North Vancouver, BC, November 2024 – Day 1
North Vancouver, BC, November 2024 – Day 2 (Morning)
North Vancouver, BC, November 2024 – Day 2 (Afternoon)
Whitehorse, Yukon, February 2025 – Day 1
Whitehorse, Yukon, February 2025 – Day 2
Calgary, Alberta, March 2025 (Coming Soon)
NCTR’s spirit name – bezhig miigwan, meaning “one feather”.
Bezhig miigwan calls upon us to see each Survivor coming to the NCTR as a single eagle feather and to show those Survivors the same respect and attention an eagle feather deserves. It also teaches we are all in this together — we are all one, connected, and it is vital to work together to achieve reconciliation.