A battered show. Braids of hair. A hockey trophy. A wooden door. A black-and-white photograph. A piece of stained glass. All are silent witnesses to the Indian residential schools era from 1870 to 1996.

Made up of more than 800 reclaimed items collected from 77 sites across Canada, the Witness Blanket is a powerful and thought-provoking large-scale art installation that recognizes the dark and difficult legacy of residential schools in our country.

Indigenous artist Carey Newman created the work of art as a monument to children who were forced to attend the schools.

The Canadian Museum for Human Rights has selected TRU Williams Lake as host of the travelling exhibition.

Times: 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. (Monday to Friday)
Location: TRU Williams Lake (parking is free on campus)

The Witness Blanket exhibit has been postponed until further notice. Delivery of the travelling art piece has been affected by wildfires in the community of Fort Smith in Northwest Territories.