03/02/2026
UFV employees and students are invited to Truth Before Reconciliation: How to Identify and Confront Residential School Denialism, a virtual talk by Dr. Sean Carleton. Dr. Carleton is a settler historian and associate professor in the Departments of History and Indigenous Studies at the University of Manitoba. He is the author of Lessons in Legitimacy: Colonialism, Capitalism, and the Rise of State Schooling in British Columbia.
When: Thursday, March 5 from 12 - 1:30 PM, online
Registration: forms.office.com/r/zJVdMQeEHx
Registration closes at noon on March 4. The event link will be shared the afternoon before the event.
We invite you to attend an upcoming talk on residential school denialism and its growing impact on our communities.
This conversation is not only about historical understanding, but about addressing the ongoing harm caused by denialist narratives that disrupt learning spaces, undermine Indigenous truth-telling, and place additional pressure on Indigenous faculty, students, and staff. At a time when misinformation and organized denial continue to circulate in public and academic spheres, it is crucial that we engage critically and collectively. This event is an opportunity to deepen our understanding, strengthen our response to denialism, and reaffirm our commitment to truth, accountability, and social justice beyond a single gathering.
This event is hosted by the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee of the Faculty of Education. Community, and Human Development. For questions, please contact [email protected].
