Info Guides: Resources for Indigenous Patrons: Truth and Reconciliation

Indian Residential School Survivors and Family Crisis Line

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.

1-866-925-4419

Organizations and Projects

National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation
A national organization devoted to collecting the stories of former residential school students and sharing this information with other.

Pauktuutit Inuit Women of Canada | Virtual Quilt
A collection of videos of Inuit women who are survivors of residential school abuse.

Wtiness Blanket
A large scale art installation, made out of hundreds of items reclaimed from Residential Schools, churches, government buildings and traditional and cultural structures.

General Resources

Assembly of First Nations | Indian Residential Schools
Information on policies related to Residential Schools and how they affect/help survivors.

Government of Canada | Reconciliation
Information on how the Government of Canada is working to advance reconciliation and renew the relationship with Indigenous peoples.

Library and Archives Canada | Residential School Records Resources
Information and links on how to find records related to residential schools.

For Educators

First Nations Education Steering Committee | Indian Residential Schools and Reconciliation Resources
Teacher Resource Guides for grades 5, 10 and 11/12 developed by the First Nations Education Steering Committee and the First Nations Schools Association.