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Given the horrific news from the former residential school in Kamloops, EIPS staff and students will be engaging in age-appropriate conversations and learning experiences to unpack this dark time in Canadian history. To support EIPS families in their own learning journey and to help continue the conversation at home and within the community, we've gathered a short list of possible resources.

Resources of Interest

There are many excellent resources to deepen your learning of the history and ongoing legacy of residential schools. 

• Former Senator and chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, Justice Murray Sinclair, answers the question, “Why don’t Indigenous Peoples get over it and move on?"
• Listen to the children of Sk'elep School of Excellence in Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc, Kamloops, sing a song of remembrance, honour and healing to the survivors and those who did not come home.
• Want to learn more about the history of residential schools? Watch this short timeline video.
• Listen to the three-part podcast on the history of residential schools and their lasting impact.
• The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation has a comprehensive website with many resources and important information.
• Read the summary of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s report.
• Read the 94 Calls to Action and reflect on individual and community responsibility to move toward reconciliation.
• Wondering how far Canada has progressed in fulfilling the 94 Calls to Action? Learn more about each Call to Action and track the progress.
• Wondering how to discuss such terrible truths with your children? Author David A. Robertson discusses this with a kindergarten teacher.

Indian Residential School Survivors and Family 24-Hour Crisis Line
1-866-925-4419
The Indian Residential Schools Crisis Line is available 24 hours a day for anyone experiencing pain or distress as a result of the residential school experience.