Doc chronicles creation of Witness Blanket

Discover how the Witness Blanket, an art installation made from items reclaimed from the residential school era, stands as a national monument recognizing a dark chapter in Canada’s history, at a documentary film at the Royal B.C. Museum on Sunday.

Inspired by a woven blanket, the Witness Blanket is a largescale art installation made from hundreds of items reclaimed from residential schools, churches, government buildings and traditional and cultural structures from across Canada.

The blanket is a symbol of hope, honouring the children and symbolizing ongoing reconciliation.

A team from Media One Multimedia followed the development of the project. The feature-length documentary includes footage, audio and photos of the process. It chronicles the human stories behind the artifacts — stories of pain, reflection, discovery and ultimately, healing.

Artist Carey Newman, who created the installation, will be present to introduce the film, answer questions and engage in conversation.

The documentary was presented in partnership with MediaNet and the IndigeVision Film Showcase.

Admission to view the documentary is free. It runs 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday in the Newcombe conference hall of the museum, 675 Belleville St. For more information, go to royalbcmuseum.bc.ca.