Brandon University is pleased to be partnering alongside local community groups, organizations and members in creating and supporting opportunities to gather, listen and learn on September 30 and throughout the week.<\/p>\n
More details about community events, including the latest schedules, are available from the Brandon Urban Aboriginal Peoples’ Council<\/a>.<\/p>\n National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | Sept. 30<\/strong> Braid Symbol \u2013 Email Signature<\/span><\/strong> Download Braid Symbol<\/a><\/p>\n <\/a>Connect with BU colleagues at Community Events Contact Cheryl at flemingc@brandonu.ca<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n LibGuides, Virtual Displays and more! Orange Shirt Day Books\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Research Connection & Indigenous Authors\/Researchers Book Display Pulling Together Manitoba Foundations Guide<\/strong><\/p>\n Originally created in British Columbia as part of a larger Indigenization project, the Pulling Together: Manitoba Foundations Guide (Brandon Edition) will provide a starting point for those who want to learn more about Indigenous Peoples in the Prairie region of Canada and those who wish to begin their journey of understanding Canada\u2019s colonial legacy.<\/p>\n The Pulling Together: Manitoba Foundations Guide (Brandon edition) is an open educational resource that can be found at http:\/\/pressbooks.openedmb.ca\/pullingtogethermanitoba\/.<\/a><\/p>\nTruth & Reconciliation Week 2026<\/h2>\n
Community Activities & Gatherings<\/h3>\n
\nBrandon University will be closed on Wednesday in observance of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. However, community events will be held on this day and throughout the week. Follow Brandon Urban Aboriginal Peoples’ Council<\/a> for the latest updates.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.brandonu.ca\/indigenous\/files\/TRW-1-300x232.jpg\")
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\n<\/span><\/b>Faculty and staff are encouraged to incorporate the braid symbol from Mamaawii-atooshke aakihkiwiin, <\/b>the BU Strategic Plan, in their email signatures. The use of the braid in the Strategic Plan was inspired by Indigenous peoples and represents being stronger and more resilient together.<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>BU’s Diversity & Human Rights Office invites you to reach out if you would like to connect with others from across campus at various community events.<\/p>\nEducator & Community Resources<\/h2>\n
\n<\/strong>The BU John E. Robbins Library offers a collection of books and resources that raise awareness about Canada’s Residential School system. Learn more about resources available to you or for in the classroom by viewing the virtual displays below.<\/p>\n![\"Residential](\"https:\/\/www.brandonu.ca\/indigenous\/files\/Indigenous-books-2-300x62.png\")
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\n<\/strong>BU’s Centre for Aboriginal & Rural Education Studies invites visitors to borrow from their hosted collection of books. Contact Michelle Lam at cares@brandonu.ca<\/a> for more details.<\/p>\n\n
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<\/a>Elders, Knowledge Keepers, community members, and Indigenous organizations across Manitoba have \u2018pulled together\u201d to work alongside Assiniboine College, Brandon University, and Campus Manitoba to adapt the Pulling Together Foundations Guide<\/em> for western Manitoba.<\/span><\/p>\n
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