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"The Survivors Speak:听A Report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada" explains the history of residential schools in Canada. It provides a record of the injustices and traumatic experiences inflicted upon Indigenous children, families, and communities through the residential school system, including survivor testimonies.听

Read "The Survivors Speak"听.听

"Canada鈥檚 Residential Schools: The Inuit and Northern Experience" is the second volume of the听Final Report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada. This volume details how the residential school system affected Inuit communities, and explains the history of residential schools in Northern regions.

Read "Canada's Residential Schools: The Inuit and Northern Experience"听.

"Canada鈥檚 Residential Schools: The M茅tis Experience" is the third volume of听the Final Report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada. Volume 3 discusses the effects that the residential school system had on M茅tis communities, and draws attention to the experiences of M茅tis survivors.

Read "Canada's Residential Schools: The M茅tis Experience"听.听

"We need to ensure that we put in place healing programs and foundations that will help survivors to gather and share their memories and stories."

-Murray Sinclair

Murray Sinclair, former Senator and former Chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission,听has released a statement following the discovery of a mass burial site at a residential school in Kamloops, BC. In a video for CBC News, he addresses Indigenous communities, survivors of residential schools, and the Canadian public.

Read the statement听.

The month of June is . The Chief of the听听(AFNQL), Ghislain Picard, has written an open letter calling for the month of June to be dedicated to Indigenous children. His letter highlights the importance of remembering and reflecting on the harm that the residential school system has inflicted on children, families, and communities.听

Read the open letter听.

The created this video to provide public education about the history of residential schools in Quebec.听

is a public resource hub developed听by the at the University of British Columbia. The initiative seeks to provide information on Indigenous history, identity, and culture for students, educators, and the general public.听

The UBC Foundations听article on residential schools,听written听by听Erin Hanson,听Daniel P. Gamez, and听Alexa Manuel,听provides an overview of the residential school system in Canada. The article听discuss the historical context and rise of residential schools, the living conditions that Indigenous children were subject to, and the ongoing impacts and survivors' calls for justice.听听听

Read "The Residential School System"听.听

The provides a wide range of services to the Inuit community in Ottawa. The Centre has a webpage providing information about the effect of residential schools on Inuit communities. The Inuuqatigiit website also includes access to the Legacy of Hope book about the residential school system.听

Visit the Inuuqatigiit website .听

Read the Legacy of Hope book .听

is the national body which represents the voices of Inuit women. Their mission includes violence and abuse prevention, health awareness and advocacy, and social and economic development. Pauktuutit's听violence and abuse prevention projects include increasing awareness and education about residential schools.听

"The rich tradition of oral storytelling, music, dance and craft and a respect for the environment that were an integral part of Inuit knowledge and way of life was eroded as a result of the Residential School experience. Today, through healing and reconciliation, Inuit families and communities are working towards reclaiming traditional values and traditions."

(Pauktuutit website)

Read Pauktuutit's webpage on residential schools .听

"The Caring Society works to ensure the safety and well-being of First Nations youth and their families through education initiatives, public policy campaigns and providing quality resources to support communities. Using a reconciliation framework that addresses contemporary hardships for Indigenous families in ways that uplift all Canadians, the Caring Society champions culturally based equity for First Nations children and their families so that they can grow up safely at home, be healthy, achieve their dreams, celebrate their languages and culture and be proud of who they are."

The 's "Honouring Memories, Planting Dreams" campaign recognizes and honours the children, families, and communities harmed by residential schools. The campaign is celebrated in May and June, and involves planting heart-shaped gardens in commemoration of the victims and survivors of the residential school system. The heart-shaped gardens also represent a commitment to reconciliation.

Learn more about "Honouring Memories, Planting Dreams" .听

There is a 24-hour听crisis line available for survivors of residential schools:

"The Indian Residential Schools Crisis Line is available 24-hours a day for anyone experiencing pain or distress as a result of his or her Residential school experience."

The crisis line can be reached at听1-866-925-4419.听To learn more, visit theand .听

is a national organization which advocates for reconciliation, through initiatives including community partnerships, workshops, and outreach programs. The organization has compiled a list of crisis lines. View the list, with descriptions and contact information, .听听

"If you are in an emergency, or feel that you or someone else is at risk of harm, please contact someone immediately:
Call 911 for help right away."

(Reconciliation Canada website)

Summary of resources from Reconciliation Canada:

• (24 hours)
  • 604-872-3311
  • 1-866-872-0113 (deaf or hearing-impaired)
• (24 hours)
  • Adult Crisis Line:听250-723-4050
  • Youth Crisis Line: 250-723-2040
• (24 hours)
  • 1-866-925-4419
• (24 hours)
  • 1-800-668-6868

The听Indian Residential Schools Resolution Health Support Program supports survivors of the residential school system and their families throughout each phase of the Indian Residential School Settlement Agreement. Available services include cultural support, emotional support, counselling, and transportation.听

To learn more about the听Indian Residential Schools Resolution Health Support Program, visit the program's听.听

The website has a page dedicated to resources for survivors of residential schools. The website includes crisis lines, and the phone numbers to contact听the听Indian Residential Schools Resolution Health Support Program in each province.听

View the Resources for Survivors page听.听