Our Journey
The unique composition of the building is its stark history of the former Portage Indian Residential School era where the National Indigenous Residential School Museum of Canada is now located.
Timeline
History of the Portage Indian Residential School. The history of the former Portage Indian Residential School dates back to the 1880’s originally formed by the first Methodist/Presbyterian Church.
News & Updates
- October 26, 2023
- 4 Min Read
A museum that commemorates the history of residential schools from inside one of this province’s only remaining residential school buildings was honoured last week for...
- July 24, 2023
- 0 Min Read
- December 14, 2022
- 1 Min Read
The National Residential School Museum is holding an open house event this afternoon, December 14th, to bring further awareness to their cause. Lorraine Daniels, the...
- November 16, 2021
- 3 Min Read
Every time that Lorraine Daniels walks into the National Indian Residential School Museum of Canada, she said she feels the weight of the dark and...
- September 1, 2020
- 6 Min Read
The designation responds to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s call for commemoration The federal government is formally recognizing one of the darkest chapters in Canadian history...
24-Hour Indian Residential Schools Crisis Line
If you are a former residential school student in distress, or have been affected by the residential school system and need help, you can contact the 24-hour Indian Residential Schools Crisis Line: 1-866-925-4419
