Learn More About Residential Schools & Ongoing Impacts of Colonialism
We believe in the power of education to create change and have compiled a list of resources that explore the history of residential schools in Canada, as well as other Canadian policies and programs that have fundamentally harmed Indigenous children, families, and communities. It is our hope that these resources will help you to have important conversations about missing Indigenous children, the families left behind, and the survivors of residential schools.
Whether you like to learn by reading a book, watching a film, or listening to a podcast, we invite you to explore these resources and expand your understanding of our histories, and the ongoing impacts of these policies and programs.
If you or someone you know needs immediate support, here are some resources:
National Indian Residential School Crisis Line, 1-866-925-4419
The Hope for Wellness Help Line at 1-855-242-3310 (phone services available in Cree, Ojibway, Inuktitut, French, and English). The Hope for Wellness Help Line also offers online support services at hopeforwellness.ca
Kids Help Phone, 1-800-668-6868