In an effort to honor the memory of children lost to the residential school system, students at Aubrey will be participating in an Origami Reconciliation Project. This initiative will draw inspiration from the Japanese tradition of folding paper cranes to symbolize our collective hopes for healing and reconciliation.

The artwork will feature black hearts in the background, representing the profound truths and emotions we will carry regarding this painful history. Central to the piece will be orange ravens, shaped into a heart, symbolizing hope and our collective commitment to fostering a better future. Each raven will hold messages of hope for healing and reconciliation contributed by students from various divisions.

Once completed, this mural will be unveiled and displayed as a powerful reminder of our shared commitment to truth, understanding, and justice. It will serve as a call to action for our community to engage in ongoing dialogue and initiatives that support reconciliation and healing.

(The image above is our prototype. Photos are still to come of the completed project)