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33 Victoria Street North (in the town of Saugeen Shores)
Southampton, ON Canada N0H 2L0

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The Witness Blanket: Community Conversations

Home | Events & Programs | The Witness Blanket: Community Conversations

October 7, 2026 

- November 25, 2026

Join community members from the Chippewas of Saugeen and Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation for more insight about the Witness Blanket exhibit and deeper awareness into local and person experiences.   

 

Wednesdays 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM  

 

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The Witness Blanket is a powerful art installation created by master carver Carey Newman to recognize the atrocities of the residential school era, honour the children and symbolize ongoing reconciliation. Inspired by a woven blanket, this cedar-framed artwork is made of hundreds of items from Indian residential schools, Survivors, churches, governments and other cultural sites across Canada. Each item tells a story of loss, strength, resilience and pride. The installation on display is a replica of the original Witness Blanket. 

 

FREE to attend. Preregistration is required. Light refreshments will be available. 

 

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Icon for The Witness Blanket Exhibit.
September 14, 2026
  – November 30, 2026
This fall, the Bruce County Museum will host a traveling replica of the Witness Blanket.   Inspired by a woven blanket, this cedar-framed artwork