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Sean Carleton @seancarleton.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Yes, Daniel and I identified that tactic (cherry-picking); Niigaan and I have recently expanded this argumentation to show specifically how hyper-fixation about Kamloops (an ongoing investigation mind you) is serving denialism: canadiandimension.com/articles/vie...

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Putting truth and respect before reconciliation

Sean Carleton and Niigaan Sinclair, Indigenous studies professors and editors of the new book, Truth Before Reconciliation: Confronting Residential School Denialism, respond to the slow creep of harmf...

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Adele Perry @adeleperry.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

I think this is an important point. @seancarleton.bsky.social & Daniel Heath Justice have argued that cherry picking is a fundamental part of the denialist project and this is a related kind of move.

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Thomas Linner @tmlinner.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

As victims of Kamloops Residential School are once more victimized by professional deniers and masked white supremacists, remember this important corrective by @niigaanwewidam.bsky.social and @seancarleton.bsky.social And wear your Orange Shirt humbly. canadiandimension.com/articles/vie...

In short, there is no hoax, conspiracy, or “big lie.” Denialists’ focus on assigning blame for “grave errors” at Kamloops is a deceptive strategy and a distraction tactic. It draws attention away from the already-existing evidence of child death at Kamloops (51 according to the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation), the recent government cuts to funding for searches to identify potential missing children and unmarked burials, and the rising number of additional confirmed deaths and exhumations as part of other residential school investigations taking place across the country—as called for by the TRC in its Calls to Action 71-76.

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APTN News @aptnnews.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Tonight on APTN National News: Expert from the Institute for Strategic Dialogue condemns recent white supremacist activities. The Manitoba government and city of Brandon acquires campground that is a confirmed burial site of former residential school.

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APTN National News: September 29, 2026 – Condemning white supremacists, Burial site protected

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Sean Carleton @seancarleton.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Perhaps it will be proven, some day, that there are hundreds of unmarked graves at Kamloops. But it was not proven to be true in May, 2021. It is not proven to be true today."

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Sean Carleton @seancarleton.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Many of those early stories, including in this newspaper, made reference to “mass graves” (a historically fraught phrase that does not appear in the Tk’emlúps 2021 press release).

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Sean Carleton @seancarleton.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Incorrect. The Globe is specifically addressing use of "mass graves." : "The media, including The Globe and Mail, did not initially scrutinize, much less challenge, that assertion. The initial headlines and stories in the media simply stated as fact that the remains of 215 children had been found.

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The Tyee @thetyee.ca · 29/09/2026

Ahead of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Kamloops residents are grappling with a disturbing recent gathering of an apparent white supremacist group. @jenstden.bsky.social reports. thetyee.ca/News/2026/09...

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Masked Group in Kamloops Sparks Alarm and Racism Fears | The Tyee

‘I don’t want these people in my neighbourhood, in my city, in my country.’

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Sean Carleton @seancarleton.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Given recent events, @niigaanwewidam.bsky.social and I worked with Canadian Dimension to publish an excerpt of Truth Before Reconciliation’s conclusion - to help meet the moment and keep us focused on putting truth before reconciliation 👇

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Harbinger Media Network @harbingermedia.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

On a new episode of 👁️‍🗨️ @redeyeradio.bsky.social 👁️‍🗨️ @niigaanwewidam.bsky.social and @seancarleton.bsky.social talk about their new @umanitobapress.bsky.social release 'Truth Before Reconciliation: Confronting Residential School Denialism'. podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/t...

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Rachel Gilmore @rachelgilmore.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Massive thank you to @amaramarasingam.bsky.social and @seancarleton.bsky.social for their help with this one!

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Sean Carleton @seancarleton.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

.@niigaanwewidam.bsky.social and I joined Vancouver's RedEye Podcast on the weekend to talk about our new edited book, Truth Before Reconciliation, and the need to confront residential school denialism: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/t...

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Truth Before Reconciliation: Confronting Residential School Denialism

Podcast Episode · Redeye · September 27 · 17m

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Sean Carleton @seancarleton.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

In light of recent events: @niigaanwewidam.bsky.social and I joined CBC's Front Burner to explain what's fuelling the rise of residential school denialism, including why this issue is being taken up by the extreme far-right: www.youtube.com/watch?v=BdJI...

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What’s fuelling residential school denialism? | Front Burner

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Ellen Bees @ellenbees.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

This Wednesday is National Day of Truth and Reconciliation. If you would like to learn more about how to identify and confront Residential School denialism, check out this article by @seancarleton.bsky.social and Daniel Heath Justice. theconversation.com/truth-before...

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Truth before reconciliation: 8 ways to identify and confront Residential School denialism

Residential school denialism is the rejection or misrepresentation of basic facts about residential schools to undermine truth and reconciliation efforts.

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Sean Carleton @seancarleton.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Here's a conversation about the book that Ellen and I had with our friend Pam Palmater, who wrote the Foreword to the book: www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7fp...

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When the Pine Needles Fall: Indigenous Acts of Resistance Book Launch

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Sean Carleton @seancarleton.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

That's why Ellen and I wrote When the Pine Needles Fall - to amplify Ellen's voice and perspective, but also to make connections to what's happening today, in Kanehsatà꞉ke and around the world, and to inspire hope and resistance for a better future for all

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Sean Carleton @seancarleton.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

It's a similar fight against dispossession and settler capitalism that many Indigenous Nations are facing today.

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Sean Carleton @seancarleton.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Today, September 26, marks the end of the Mohawk Resistance of 1990. But, the land struggle at the heart of that movement - a struggle that had been raging in Kanehsatà꞉ke for 270 years - continues today, as my friend Ellen Gabriel always makes clear.

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Redeye @redeyeradio.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Saturday | 10:00 PT We speak with Niigaan Sinclair and Sean Carleton, editors of the new book, Truth Before Reconciliation: Confronting Residential School Denialism. @seancarleton.bsky.social @niigaanwewidam.bsky.social @winnipegfreepress.com @umanitobapress.bsky.social #canPoli #bcPoli

Book cover with title of book and authors’ names overlaid over photograph of Orange Shirt Day rally with hundreds of people wearing orange marching down a city street.

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Sean Carleton @seancarleton.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

To mark the start of Truth and Reconciliation Week, @niigaanwewidam.bsky.social, Gord Hill, and I are excited to share some big news: In January 2027, we will be releasing "A Knock On the Door: A Comic Book History of Residential Schools": uofmpress.ca/books/a-knoc...

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Sean Carleton @seancarleton.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

.@niigaanwewidam.bsky.social and I will be on CBC airwaves tomorrow. Listen to: Qulliq: Iqaluit (Nunavut); Weekend AM (Newfoundland); Weekender (Yukon/NWT); North by Northwest (BC); All in a Weekend (Montreal) Saskatchewan Weekend; In Town & Out (Ottawa); Fresh Air (Toronto).

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Sean Carleton @seancarleton.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

We hope the book can help confront residential school denialism for as long as it takes for truth to win over hate. As well, because we're donating the royalties to the Indian Residential School Survivors Society, the book's incredible success directly supports Survivors

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Sean Carleton @seancarleton.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Truth Before Reconciliation is officially a National Bestseller! @niigaanwewidam.bsky.social and I, and all of the contributors, are very grateful for all of your support! Peer-reviewed, academic books published by university presses rarely become national bestsellers.

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Sean Carleton @seancarleton.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

All royalties are being donated to the Indian Residential School Survivors Society - so every copy supports truth, healing, justice, and reconciliation.

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Sean Carleton @seancarleton.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Thanks to everyone’s support, including denialists who keep buying the book to take pictures burning it etc., Truth Before Reconciliation is a McNally Robinson Booksellers #1 bestseller this week. Thank you!

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Sean Carleton @seancarleton.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Yeah….. Will get back to asap, just trying to catch up on things.

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Sean Carleton @seancarleton.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

I'm not sure awareness is something denialists are really known for....

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Sean Carleton @seancarleton.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Another day, another totally normal response to @niigaanwewidam.bsky.social and my's new edited book, Truth Before Reconciliation: Confronting Residential School Denialism, featuring a dream team of collaborators and subject experts dissecting the unhinged racism and mis/disinformation.

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Sean Carleton @seancarleton.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Check out this new Conversation article by Lindsay Gibson and James Miles, contributors of Truth Before Reconciliation: Confronting Residential School Denialism, about how teachers can respond to denialism in the classroom: theconversation.com/5-ways-teach...

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5 ways teachers can respond to residential school denialism in the classroom

When deciding whether and how to respond to residential schools denialism, teachers should consider the type of denialism, the students involved and their school and community context.

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Sean Carleton @seancarleton.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

I mean, right-wingers wanting to burn books they don't like is very on brand. *Note: this is an altered image this goofball made. As a community member said, I guess this means the book is sparking a lot of interest....

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Mary Grace @emgeekay.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

A good time to read the new book by Sean Carleton @seancarleton.bsky.social and Niigaan Sinclair @niigaanwewidam.bsky.social “Truth Before Reconciliation: Confronting Residential School Denialism” (University of Manitoba Press).

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Sean Carleton @seancarleton.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

For those unable to join @niigaanwewidam.bsky.social and I and contributors for the Winnipeg launch of Truth Before Reconciliation, the event was recorded and is now available: m.facebook.com/story.php?st...

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See posts, photos and more on Facebook.

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Sean Carleton @seancarleton.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

I'm so happy that hope - and togetherness - was your take away.

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Sean Carleton @seancarleton.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Amazing - many, many thanks! Let us know what you think.

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Sean Carleton @seancarleton.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

What a wonderful evening and book launch for Truth Before Reconciliation last night in Winnipeg, bringing the community together to honour Survivors and confront residential school denialism.

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Adam Johnston: Elmwood Fietser @adamjwpg.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Here for the book launch of @niigaanwewidam.bsky.social and @seancarleton.bsky.social co-edited book at @mcnallyrobinson.com on confronting residential school denialism. Its really packed they got an overflow area. #Indigenous. #Winnipeg

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Sean Carleton @seancarleton.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

In a world full of Pinks and Ed Sheerans (and the Krafts they serve), be a Macklemore. Always.

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APTN News @aptnnews.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Niigaan Sinclair has two books on Winnipeg’s best sellers list this week, including Truth Before Reconciliation, which combats those spreading misinformation about residential schools. He says the book is already creating a stir. Truth & Politics: youtu.be/PbaM59QUE5c

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Sean Carleton @seancarleton.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Most peer-reviewed, expert, university press books to get this kind of support - so we are extremely grateful. We hope this can help more people find their way to truth, not denialism, misinformation, and hate.

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