Exhibit Now Open: Witness Blanket
September 14 – November 30, 2026
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 Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre, in partnership with the Canadian Museum For Human Rights, the Government of Canada, Saugeen First Nation and Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation are pleased to bring this exhibition and local perspective to the region.
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.
The Witness Blanket, an exhibition based on the art of Carey Newman and developed in collaboration with, and circulated by, the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (Winnipeg, Manitoba).
Fondée sur l’art de Carey Newman, l’exposition la Couverture des têmoins a été créée en collaboration avec le Musée canadien pour les droits de la personne (Winnipeg, Manitoba), qui en assure la diffusion.
Proudly presented by Enbridge.
