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A historic shift: Survivors witness former residential school’s transformation into museum

Hundreds gathered for grand opening at site of infamous Mohawk Institute 

Ninah Hermiston
Ninah Hermiston

21 Oct 2025 • 6 min read

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On the left, children play on swings in an old-fashioned black and white photo. On the right, a large brick building with white pillars and many people outside in bright orange shirts.
On the left, children play on swings at the Mohawk Institute in Brantford, Ont. On the right, the former Mohawk Institute is shown in the present day. (National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation) (Peter Power/The Canadian Press)

Ninah Hermiston
Ninah Hermiston

Ninah is an early-career reporter based in Toronto, currently focused on the Residential Schools database. She has previously worked as an associate producer at CBC Kids News and served as a social media manager for various organizations.

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