Blanket Exercise in French

Collège Nordique, in collaboration with the Department of Education, Culture and Employment (ECE), invites you to take part in a meaningful awareness activity: the Blanket Exercise.

Understanding together to move forward together

The Blanket Exercise is an immersive and participatory approach that explores the history of relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Peoples in Canada.

This activity helps to better understand the effects of colonization on Indigenous languages, cultures, communities, and spiritualities — realities that are too often unknown or overlooked.

It offers a shared space for reflection, recognition, and dialogue in a spirit of reconciliation, where each person is invited to look at our shared history with clarity and empathy.

Activity details

• Date: Friday, June 13, 2025
• Time: 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
• Location: Yellowknife (exact location will be shared with registered participants)
• Language: French
• Limited spaces: 30 participants

Who is this for?

• Members of the Francophone community
• French-speaking newcomers to the Northwest Territories
• Anyone who has never participated or has in this exercise

Before registering

• Free activity, led with care by trained facilitators
• Bring slippers or socks (outdoor shoes are not allowed in the room)
• Phones are not permitted during the exercise
• A wellness support person will be present throughout the activity to offer emotional support
• The exercise may bring up strong emotions: we recommend planning for some personal rest time before and after the event

For more information, contact Lucas Beaudré
📧 lbeaudre@cnordique.ca