In photos: A moving monument
An artifact-turned-memorial for Aboriginal children who suffered in Canada's residential schools was unveiled at the University of Alberta April 4, 2013. The artwork, a birchbark canoe crafted by a Cree artisan and a paddle made of tiles decorated by Alberta schoolchildren, brought together partners from the U of A and the art-based initiative Project of Heart. After the unveiling, the partners formed a procession to portage the piece from Lister Hall to Pembina Hall, where it will serve as a monument to the strength of residential school survivors. (9 photos total; photos by John Ulan)