BATC Acahkos Awasisak- IRS Survivors

10/02/2026

🧡 The Search Continues

Beginning next week, we will resume ground searches north of Delmas to complete the work that was left unfinished in May.

We invite community members to join us. Whether you would like to volunteer with GPR operations, share knowledge about areas that should be searched, or simply learn more about this important initiative, your support is welcome.

When the search is complete, we will host a Feast to honour all survivors and to remember the children who never returned home from Thunderchild Residential School. Together, we will share a meal, offer prayers, and honour the lives and memories of those affected.

More details will be shared soon. Thank you to everyone who continues to support this important journey of truth, remembrance, and healing.

🧡 Stay tuned for updates. 🧡

09/28/2026

On this National Day for Truth and Reconciliation you are welcome to attend the Truth & Reconciliation Pow Wow hosted by BATC, BRT6HC, BTC and Sakewew School on September 30, 2026. Registration will start at 11am. 🧡 Every Child Matters

09/21/2026

This past weekend's Gymkhana was filled with friendship, culture, healing, and community spirit.

We were honored to have Senator Jenny Spyglass open the event with prayer and meaningful comments about how horses played a significant role in her healing journey from the trauma and emotional pain she experienced as a survivor of Delmas Residential School.

It was encouraging to see Indigenous and non-Indigenous people come together to acknowledge the truth of our shared history and support one another on the path toward healing and reconciliation.

Thank you to everyone who attended, volunteered, participated, and showed their support. It was truly a memorable day.

09/16/2026

Sept 24, 2026 Sakewew Pow Wow

September 24th, 2026

09/16/2026

Perfect timing...check out a movie after the Mini Pow wow. Free viewing of Candycane on Sept 30, 2026 7pm.

NATIONAL DAY FOR TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION

Please join the MGBHLM Reconciliation Project for a community screening of the powerful documentary Sugarcane.
September 30th
Old Capitol Theatre, North Battleford
Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Movie begins at 7:00 p.m.

Sugarcane follows an investigation into the former St. Joseph Mission Residential School and explores the experiences of Survivors, the children who never returned home, intergenerational impacts and the ongoing journey toward truth, accountability and healing.

Important information:
• 170 seats available.
• Seating is first come, first served.
• Priority seating for Elders.
• Gift bags with shirts.
• One free popcorn and one free drink per guest.

Please join us for an evening of truth, reflection and community.

09/16/2026

For those of you not able to attend the Saulteaux Pow wow this weekend, here is an event in NB to check out. Come cheer on the next generation of cowboys and cowgirls. We will be acknowledging Truth & Reconciliation Day by supplying the children orange t-shirts (while supplies last) and providing education/awareness on the Indian Residential School Era by IRS Survivor.

09/10/2026

🎉 In the Spirit of Truth and Reconciliation, a BRT6HC Mini Powwow will be hosted on September 30th 🎉

Please see the schedule in the poster attached! Please note that you will need to bring your own lawn chair for seating.

📍Sakewew School Property - 11501 8th Avenue North Battleford
⏰ Grand Entry starts at 12:00 PM - September 30th
📞Contact [email protected] or 306-441-4485

09/03/2026

Please share, and/or apply! IRS Department is looking for (2) Research Assistants

Apply today!

09/03/2026

A heartfelt thank you to BRT6HC, BATC and Sakewew School for hosting this meaningful event. I look forward to joining community members, dancers, singers, Elders, youth, and families as we walk together on the path of truth and reconciliation.

08/06/2026

📢 Project Update: Thunderchild (Delmas) Residential School Research Project

Our team continues to build and expand our student database. To date, we have entered 604 former pupils, with records that often include names, birth dates, admission and discharge years, parents' names, band and treaty numbers.

This information has been gathered from historical records, quarterly reports, applications for admission, physical examination reports, and correspondence between Indian Agents and school principals.

We still have a significant amount of information to add, including Treaty Annuity Payment records, Birth Registries, and other historical documents. Our research is ongoing, and we continue to search for additional sources.

We need your help. We are still requesting:
• Interviews with former students and family members
• Funeral cards and memorial documents
• Photographs of living or deceased former Thunderchild (Delmas) Residential School students
• Any records, documents, or information that may help preserve and strengthen this history

Every piece of information helps us build a more complete record and honor the experiences of former students and their families. Please reach out if you can contribute.

🙏 Thank you for your continued support