May 31, 2021
Dear members of the Â鶹AV community:ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý
In light of the remains of 215 Indigenous children that were recently found at a former residential school in Kamloops, British Columbia, the Â鶹AV flag (on the McCall MacBain Arts Building) will be lowered today in memory of the victims. The flag will remained lowered until June 8. Â鶹AV offers its sincere condolences to the Tk’emlups te Secwépemc First Nation and all survivors of residential schools and their families. The University is in discussion with local Indigenous communities to determine how we can all heal together.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý
Any member of the Â鶹AV community in need of support should reach out to the resources below.ÌýÌýÌýÌý
Resources for studentsÌýÌýÌýÌý
- Ìýis a 24/7/365 mental health counselling service available to all Â鶹AV studentsÌýÌýÌýÌý
- Learn how toÌýaccess care from the Student Wellness HubÌý(please note that the Wellness Hub is not available to students registered in School of Continuing Studies programs and courses)ÌýÌýÌýÌý
- School of Continuing Studies students can access mental health services, including access to professional psychologists,Ìýas per their plan agreementÌýÌýÌýÌý
- For peer-based support, you can reach out toÌýÌýorÌý, or reach out to theÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý
- FindÌýtips to connect better with other students virtuallyÌýÌýÌýÌý
- International students who have Medavie Blue Cross insurance are covered for online medical consultations and memberships withÌýMaple Virtual CareÌýÌýÌýÌý
- A National Indian Residential School Crisis Line is available to provide support to former residential school students and those affected. You can access emotional and crisis referral services by calling the 24-Hour National Crisis Line at 1-866-925-4419.ÌýÌýÌýÌý
See also:
Sincerely,ÌýÌýÌý
Professor Christopher Manfredi
Provost and Vice-Principal (Academic)ÌýÌýÌý
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