The Witness Blanket stands as a national monument to recognize the atrocities of the Indian residential school era, honour the children, and symbolize ongoing reconciliation. The Blanket is made from hundreds of items reclaimed from or linked to residential schools and each object has a story to tell. The 90‐minute documentary Picking Up the Pieces: The Making of the Witness Blanket weaves those stories with artist Carey Newman’s personal journey, examining how art can open our hearts to the pain of truth and the beauty of resilience.
Picking Up the Pieces: The Making of the Witness Blanket
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- Education level
- 9 - 12
- Source
- Canadian Museum for Human Rights
- Format
- Video
- Language
- English
- Topic
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