The Chapais Fire Tragedy

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Back September 1 | Thanks for your support!QUEBEC | New Year’s Eve, 1979. The rural mining town of Chapais was preparing to bring in 1980 in style with a fundraiser for 300 people. But just after midnight, the careless actions of one guest caused a fire that would leave the community forever changed.Residential Schools resources & support:Podcast: Residential Schools by Historica Canadahosted by Shaneen Robinson-DesjarlaisEpisode: ”Holding Space for Grief” Canadaland Episode #312 hosted by Ryan McMahon and Anna McKenzieArticle: “7 Ways to support Indigenous people grieving in wake of the news of the 215 children” by Anna McKenzieArticle: Where to donate to support survivors of residential schools in MacleansSupport: Residential school survivors who need support can call the National Indian Residential School Crisis Line at 1-866-925-4419.Mental Health Resources:In Canada And Mental Health Research Canada https://www.mhrc.ca/national-polling-covidIn United StatesIn AustraliaIn United KingdomCredits: Research & Writing: Kristi LeeAudio editing and production: We Talk of Dreams Disclaimer voiced by the host of TrueTheme Song: We Talk of Dreams'Thanks for supporting our sponsors!See the special offer codes here Don't like the ads?Access early episodes without the ads plus bonus content and more on Patreon and Supercast. Learn more All credits and information sources can be found on the page for this episode at canadiantruecrime.ca/episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.