Indian Residential School Resources
Reconciliation refers to the ongoing process of healing and building respectful relationships between the Syilx Okanagan Nation and other communities, particularly within the context of the historical and ongoing impacts of colonization. It involves acknowledging past injustices, recognizing Syilx rights and title, and working towards a future where Indigenous knowledge, culture, and governance are respected and integrated into all aspects of society.
We invite you to explore the resources assembled here; reconciliation starts with you.
Residential School Resources
Where Are the Children: A powerful record of the history of the legacy of Canada’s Residential School System.
Legacy of Hope Foundation: Provides a variety of resources in support of healing.
The Residential School System: The Indigenous Foundations program at UBC provides an overview of the history and impacts of the schools.
Similkameen Crossroads: Through an interactive multimedia website the filmmaker seeks to reconcile his Christian upbringing with the Church’s blighted yet enduring relationship with First Nations people.
Support Organizations
Indian Residential School Survivors Society provides support to former students and their families.
Truth and Reconciliation Commission has collected stories from former students across Canada.
The Aboriginal Healing Foundation, although no longer operating, created an important body of research about the impacts of colonization and the healing process. This research is still available on the AHF’s archived website.
Books
Behind Closed Doors: Shares the personal stories of 32 former students of the Kamloops Residential School.
My Name is Seepeetza: Tells the story of a young girl at the Kamloops school in this prizewinning book for young readers.
Resistance & Renewal: ne of theIndian first books about residential schools, explores daily life at the Kamloops school.
See Also
Suggested Resources
About Indian Residential Schools
Impacts of Indian Residential School
