The Nee Kee Wa Nan team visited Attawapiskat to share updates on the initiative, including progress on Ground Penetrating Radar work in Fort Albany.

The Reading Group met for the first time to reflect on and discuss the Final Report on Missing and Disappeared Indigenous Children and Unmarked Burials in Canada.

Agatch Nakogee visited Fort Albany from February 14-20, 2025, offering mental health and trauma support through the Nee Kee Wa Nan Initiative.

Carmen Edwards visited Fort Albany from February 1–7, 2025, offering wholistic mental health support through the Nee Kee Wa Nan Initiative.

Agatch & Hope hosted a Craft Night event, with creative workshops where all are welcome.

Agatch Nakogee visited Fort Albany from January 27-31, 2025, offering mental health and trauma support through the Nee Kee Wa Nan Initiative.

Canadian Geographic, with partner organizations, has created an interactive map of unmarked burial sites linked to Indian Residential Schools in Canada.

From January 20–24, 2025, Fort Albany St. Anne’s Residential School Survivors will appear in a virtual hearing before the Ontario Superior Court of Justice for the Metatawabin RFD #2 case.

Community Healing Team member Carmen Edwards led a week of wholistic support in Fort Albany, offering safe spaces for connection, reflection, and cultural practices.

The Nee Kee Wa Nan Healing Team offers ongoing mental health and wholistic support in Fort Albany through January and February 2025, with scheduled visits from Agatch Nakogee, Celine Sutherland, Theresa Sutherland, and Carmen Edwards.

The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation (NCTR) has shared 48 new St. Anne’s Residential School records from 1960–1972 with the Nee Kee Wa Nan Initiative. These documents deepen our understanding of St. Anne’s history, supporting truth-finding, Survivor testimony, and community healing.

The GPR and LiDAR team used advanced mapping technology to reveal hidden details of Fort Albany’s history, guiding future exploration and research.

Nov 25–29 brought community support and healing through workshops, awareness events, and interactive gatherings.

In October and November, the Healing Team consistently supported the Fort Albany community, with members Agatch Nakogee, Celine Sutherland, Theresa Sutherland, and Carmen Edwards offering vital mental health and healing services.

Healing Team member Celine Sutherland provided mental health support in Fort Albany from November 25–30, hosting networking sessions, home visits, and group activities to foster healing and connection.

New archival records reveal four student death dates and 14 additional names, preserving their stories and advancing truth-finding efforts. Reviews continue as the community honors and heals.

Fort Albany First Nation begins GPR searches for unmarked graves at St. Anne’s, seeking justice, healing, and answers for families and Survivors.

Carmen Edwards spent a week supporting the community with daily chats, home visits, workshops, and group activities, fostering connection and wellness.

Fort Albany First Nation has launched GPR searches for unmarked graves at the former St. Anne’s Residential School, seeking answers, justice, and healing for Survivors and their community.

If you or someone you know needs support, IRS RHSP counsellors in Timmins and South Porcupine are available to help. Reach out to these dedicated professionals to take steps toward healing and well-being.

We mourn the loss of the Honorable Murray Sinclair, a visionary leader and advocate for truth and reconciliation.

November events in Fort Albany supported GPR searches through ceremony, community gatherings, and healing efforts.

Elders, families, and youth gathered to learn about GPR and honor those affected by St. Anne’s. Discussions with the Axiom team and Survivor Working Group advanced community healing.

From August 13–18, Agathe Nakogee led healing events, including creative workshops, social gatherings, and counselling.

Nee Kee Wa Nan Youth Gathering: Healing Intergenerational Trauma through culture and community.

Stay tuned for regular updates of the project on the Wawatay Radio station. Initiative updates will be presented in both English and Cree.

Fort Albany First Nation to initiate ceremony and search at St. Anne's Residential School sites.

The Working Group shared progress on GPR visits, honorarium updates, and upcoming events, including the Youth Gathering and KKG Gathering. Stay tuned!

Initiation of Ground Penetrating Radar and Land Investigations: July 15th –26th.

Fort Albany First Nation is currently looking to fill a Project Lead position for the Nee Kee Wa Nan Initiative.

This video showcases past events and gatherings that the Nee Kee Wa Nan Initiative has been working hard together to bring to life.

Learn more about Martha Sutherland who is a working group member of the Nee Kee Wa Nan Initiative.

National Gathering on Unmarked Burials was held in Vancouver BC on January 16, 2023.

Learn more about Theresa Hall who is an elder and group advisor for the Nee Kee Wa Nan Initiative.

Learn more about Theresa Sutherland who is a heaing team member of the Nee Kee Wa Nan Initiative.

Meet-and-Greet session held in Thunder Bay on February 1 and 2, 2023.

Read more about the Nee Kee Wa Nan Logo.

Learn more about the OCAP® Principles and how Nee Kee Wa Nan is upholding these principles.

View the names of the children who died or went missing from St. Anne's Residential School.

Learn more about the research being undertaken by Nee Kee Wa Nan.

Learn about the Mental Health and Healing Supports available in Fort Albany.

Agatch & Hope host an Open house on January 30 for an evening of food, conversation, and togetherness as we celebrate and strengthen our community bonds.