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Resources for Indigenous Patrons

A variety of resources for Indigenous peoples and their allies in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Indian Residential School Survivors and Family Crisis Line

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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

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

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

Section of the Witness BlanketWtiness 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

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

 

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

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

For Educators

Logo for First Nations Education Steering CommitteeFirst 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.

Educating Our Youth Video | Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada

Truth and Reconciliation

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Indigenous Issues

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