Vivian Ketchum, a Presbyterian and residential school survivor, has joined a Facebook campaign to build a memorial for survivors from her native Treaty #3 territory. Six residential schools operated within the traditional territory, which allegedly spans about 85,000 square kilometers in what is now northwestern Ontario and southeastern Manitoba. Among them was the Presbyterian-run Cecilia Jeffrey in Kenora, Ont.
The Facebook group is aimed at generating interest and support. Search for “Memorial honouring residential school survivors of Treaty #3 territory” for details and contact information.
