Canada’s longest-running residential school finds a new purpose

A former Ontario residential school reopens as a museum

Once part of a system notorious for abuse, the institution is now a place for learning and reflection

'Take something away from this school so it never happens again': Former Indian Residential School in Brantford opens as museum

Mohawk Institute survivor Roberta Hill, who spent five years at the former Indian Residential School in Brantford, called it the saddest time of her life.

Canada’s longest-running residential school finds a new purpose

A former residential school in Brantford, Ont. has been transformed into a place of learning, reflection and reconciliation.

'We're still here': Emotions high at opening of museum, once Canada's longest-running residential school

The Woodland Cultural Centre, a new museum that was once Canada's longest-running residential school in Brantford, Ont., held its grand opening on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, drawing hundreds looking to learn about the history of these institutions and honour relatives of the children who were forced to go there.