Do you recognize anyone in these photographs?

Dec 12, 2024
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Updated: Oct 19, 2025

In the Fall, a member of our team was able to go to the Library and Archives Canada in Ottawa to transcribe and take photographs from a Souvenir Year Book from the Brandon Residential School from 1939-1940. This yearbook contains numerous photographs of students and staff and, we are reaching out to the community for assistance in identifying the people pictured in this yearbook. We will be posting more photographs throughout the year, so please come back often to check for new posts!

How you can help

If you believe you recognize anyone in the yearbook photos, please contact us. We understand the sensitivity of this information and will handle all communications with the utmost respect and confidentiality.

We recognize that viewing these images may be emotionally challenging for survivors and their families. Support services area available for those who may need assistance: 24 hour service at 1-866-925-4419

Your help with identifying these students is invaluable. Thank you very much!

Image 1: Group of Graduate 1933

Image 2: Tuxis and Trail Ranger Groups and Their Four Leaders

Image 3: The Choral Class and Shield Won

Image 4: Intermediate Pupils with Principal, Teacher and Choral Teacher, 1931-1932

Image 5: Tuxis and Trail Ranger Groups and Their Four Leaders, 1932-1933

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