Commemorating The Past: EMSB animators and schools embark on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation project at head office

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Montreal, September 20, 2024- In recognition of Truth and Reconciliation, Personal Development and Community Involvement Animators Vince Lacroce, Mary Poullas, Veronica D'Agata, Ibrahim Abou Arab, and Nesbitt Elementary School Arts Specialist Matthew Balanca-Rodrigues have created a beautiful initiative to honour the legacy of the children impacted by residential schools.

Staff and students showcase their excellent work.

The "Commemorating the Past" initiative has united 16 English Montreal School Board schools (Carlyle Elementary, Cedarcrest Elementary, Dalkeith Elementary, Dante Elementary, Gerald McShane Elementary, John Caboto Elementary, Honore Mercier Elementary, Leonardo da Vinci Academy, L.I.N.K.S High School, Marymount Academy, Nesbitt Elementary, Parkdale Elementary, Perspectives | HighSchool, Pierre de Coubertin Elementary, Pierre de Coubertin B.A.S.E, and St. Laurent Adult Education Centre). They  have created 6000 "Paper Links" in orange and white to acknowledge that residential schools are a part of our history, to recognize the experience of those who went to Indian residential schools, to honour them, and show a collective commitment to ensure that Every Child Matters. The "Paper Links" joined together form  a powerful chain of hope and unity to serve as a visual reminder of the importance of healing, learning, and dreaming for a better future.

Organizers wish to thank Wanda Mullins, caretaker at the head office, for her assistance.

About the English Montreal School Board

With a youth and adult sector population of more than 35,000 students, the English Montreal School Board (EMSB) is the largest English public school board in Quebec. Established on July 1, 1998, when the province created new boards along linguistic lines, the EMSB network consists of 73 schools and centres. For more details, visit the EMSB website at www.emsb.qc.ca.

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Contact:

Michael J. Cohen

Manager,   Marketing and Communications

English Montreal School Board

mcohen@emsb.qc.ca


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