As part of Living Hope Native Ministries reconciliation efforts, we are open to partnering with any student groups that wish to further their healing journey. We are pleased to be partnering with this event in March. Would you please pray with us that through initiatives like this one, those who have been hurt and desire healing may move further along their healing journey. If you’d like to contribute or learn more, please reach out to Andrew at:
(807) 631-6507
andrew@lhnm.org
Gathering for Healing and Story Sharing
Former Students of the Mennonite Operated Indian Residential School's
Poplar Hill Development School
Wahbon Bay Academy
Cristal Lake High School
Stirland Lake High School
“The Mennonite-operated Residential Schools has left its mark on many First Nations people and communities in the territory of Treaty 3, Treaty 5 and Treaty 9. We believe as former students it is time we have a gathering to share stories and begin our healing journey as a nation. In our culture and tradition, sharing our stories sustained us since time immemorial.”
Dialogue with Paul Miller
Former Administrator and Principal of Poplar Hill Development School
During the Years 1967-1975
Purpose: to share stories as a student at the PHDS school and to give voice to former student experience.
Invitation: For former students of Poplar Hill Development School who attended Poplar Hill School during Paul Miller’s tenure at Poplar Hill, you are invited to the gathering and opportunity to share your story. Former students of Poplar Hill outside of those dates are also invited to attend.
Note: Priority will be given to participants who attended during Paul Miller’s tenure.
Event Details
Date and Location:
Friday March 6 to Sunday March 8, 2026
Best Western Plus Hotel, Dryden Ontario
Please Note: Hotel accommodations and Travel is not covered. Hotel guest rooms are set aside for registered participants at the Holiday Inn Express in Dryden. Local transportation and meals are provided.
Register Here:
Contact Information:
- Jonathan Kakegamic: jonkakegamic@hotmail.com, 416-670-0456
- Emily King: emilysking@hotmail.com, 807-355-4138
