The Keystone Centre in Brandon has installed a permanent reminder to first nations people that lost their lives to historical violence, including residential schools.
Westoba Place in the facility now has what is called the "Seat of Truth", an orange seat located in Section 112 of the arena in row K and at seat 2.
The significance of the location of the seat acknowledges Treaty 2, which was signed in 1871 at Manitoba House, which is now known today as Kinosota.
The seat will remain intentionally empty for all events to serve as a commemorative action, and Keystone Centre officials hope visitors will take a moment to acknowledge the histories that shape our collective identity and to participate in conversations that can lead to deeper understanding.
