We want to honour and remember the 215 children of the Kamloops Residential School (Tk’emlups te Secwepemc First Nations community) who now peacefully rest in the spirit world. We acknowledge the resilience of Residential School Survivors, their families and all those who are still missing and have never made it home.

Join Audrey Hudson, Richard & Elizabeth Currie Chief of Education & Programming, in conversation with Robert Durocher (Vice-Principal), Jenny Kay Dupuis (Author), and Eekwol (Hip-hop Artist). The talk will be centred on a continued conversation about residential schools and available resources within the AGO's collection. This discussion is for students, teachers, parents and anyone who wants to begin having these culturally safe conversations.

Dr. Jenny Kay Dupuis was raised in Northern Ontario and is a proud member of Nippissing First Nation. She is a multi-award winning Indigenous author, educator, and artist. Jenny Kay’s interest in her family’s past and her commitment to teaching about truth and Indigenous realities through literature drew her to co-write I Am Not a Number, a best-selling children’s book about her granny’s experience at a residential school in Ontario. Jenny Kay completed her Doctorate in Educational Leadership from the University of Calgary. She holds a Master of Education in Special Education and a Bachelor of Arts in History and Visual Arts. She is also a certified teacher and learning strategist. Jenny was awarded the J.S. Woodsworth Individual Leadership Award for Human Rights and Equity for her significant achievements. Jenny Kay makes Toronto, Ontario her home.

Robert Durocher (he/him) Métis from Ontario/French, Queer/Gay is currently vice-principal at Kâpapâmahchakwêw - Wandering Spirit School (TDSB).  Recently he worked as an Instructional Leader of Indigenous Education at the Urban Indigenous Education Centre (TDSB) where he supported professional learning for the Expressions of First Nations, Métis and Inuit Cultures course.  Part of the work also includes developing resources to support the Truth and Reconciliation’s Calls to Action 62, 63.  He lives Tkaronto, and enjoys the arts, especially - creating and experiencing visual arts - and engaging with the others.  Robert love birdies and flowers as they bring him joy and remind him of the beauty of life.

Lindsay Knight aka Eekwol is an award-winning hip hop performing artist and activist living in Saskatoon, originally from Muskoday First Nation, in Treaty Six Territory. She has successfully completed her Masters Degree at University of Saskatchewan, which she has taken along with her many years of dedication to hip hop and created something unique and astounding to give back to the community. Now, she is completing her PhD. Eekwol uses her voice and words to spread messages of resistance, revolution and keeping the language, land and culture alive for the next generations. Through her original music she displays her activist roots by living and creating as a supporter of both Hip Hop and Indigenous culture and rights. Along with music and academic work, Eekwol frequently works with young people as a mentor and helper through workshops, conferences and programs

Dr. Audrey Hudson was appointed the AGO's Richard & Elizabeth Currie Chief, Education & Programming in 2020. Audrey joined the AGO in 2017. During this time, Audrey has led strategies on school programs, delivered innovative early childhood programs, developed and increased partnerships with Taking ITGlobal, the Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB) and the Urban Indigenous Education Centre/Toronto District School Board. Audrey is passionate artist, educator and researcher and serves on the Editorial board of the Art Education, Journal of the National Art Education Association. She has published numerous articles on art, social change, and education. Audrey holds a PhD from University of Toronto/Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (UT/OISE) in Curriculum, Teaching and Learning; an MEd from York University and a BFA from OCAD University.