Join us for a talk by the editors of a new book titled, Behind the Bricks: The Life and Times of the Mohawk Institute, about the history of Canada’s oldest and longest running residential school located in Brantford. The school was a model for the larger residential school system in Canada, and learning about its history helps us work towards reconciliation. September 30th is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, so join us to learn more about this important part of Canada’s history. Co-editors Alison Norman and Rick Hill will discuss the unique project which brought together community and academic historians and resulted in an important new book.

https://press.ucalgary.ca/books/9781773856520/

7:00 PM, Doors Open

7:30 PM, Presentation and Q&A by two of the book’s editors, Rick Hill and Alison Norman. For those not able to join in person, you can sign up to listen to the presentation on Zoom by clicking here.

8:15 PM, Light Refreshments, and a chance to buy a signed copy of Behind the Bricks. Proceeds from the sale will go towards supporting the Woodland Cultural Centre.

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Rick Hill is a Tuscarora of the Beaver Clan, and is a community-based historian at the Six Nations of Grand River. He is also an artist, writer, and curator. Rick has worked for many years on exhibits for the Woodland Cultural Centre. He is the founder of the Mohawk Institute Research Group.