‘Your language is your identity’: What Barbara Nolan carried out of residential school
On Orange Shirt Day, Anishinaabemowin speaker reflects on language, survival
30 Sep 2026 • 8 min read
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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