Gawii Wiikaa Ga-Nendimisii (Never Ever Forget Me)

Gawii Wiikaa Ga-Nendimisii (Never Ever Forget Me) is an initiative by Deshkan Ziibiing (also known as Chippewas of the Thames First Nation) born out of the need to never ever forget what happened to our Warriors (Survivors). They were strong in saying no child should ever go through what they went through. It is also about addressing the cultural genocide which diminished our traditional and cultural ways of living.

We invite the Survivors of Mt. Elgin Residential School, as well as other Residential Schools, Intergenerational Survivors, and their descendants to join us on March 19, 20 and 21st at the Lamplighter Inn in London Ontario for a Survivor’s Gathering – which will include keynote speakers, Indigenous vendors and information booths, workshops, activities, a tour of the Mt. Elgin site, ceremonies, networking and connecting with other survivors, and a chance to learn more about our investigation as well as tell your own stories for our historical and archival purposes. Many expenses, such as travel reimbursements and hotel rooms, are able to be covered by our funding for attendees.