What happened at Residential Schools: a primer

#TruthandReconciliationDay |September 30, 2021 is the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation here in Canada, and we all have a part to play in educating ourselves and spreading the message. This is an overview of how Residential Schools came to be and what happened, and below are some recommended resources for further learning.Recommended listening:Residential Schools Historica Canada podcastMissing & Murdered: Finding Cleo by CBC PodcastsFollow-up reading:Truth and Reconciliation reportSurvivor offers advice on how to honour National Day for Truth and Reconciliation - CTV NewsRead some more survivor stories - CTV NewsCauses to donate to:Indian Residential School Survivors SocietyFirst Nations Child and Family Caring SocietyInuit Tapiriit KanatamiIndigenous Friends associationThere are many many more!Diversify your feed! Here's something to get you started:10 Indigenous Activists and Artists You Should Be Following Right NowIndian Residential School Crisis LineSupport for former students and those affected. People can access emotional and crisis referral services by calling the 24-hour national crisis line: 1-866-925-4419. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.