[Viva] Fwd: Support Indian Residential School Survivors Society

[Tami Starlight]

Forwarded from my national decolonial listserv.


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> Begin forwarded message:
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>> From: The Cultch <executivedirector at thecultch.com>
>> Date: June 16, 2021 at 5:25:19 PM PDT
>> To: tamistarlight at gmail.com
>> Subject: Support Indian Residential School Survivors Society
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>> What can I do now?
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>> We have all heard the devastating news of the remains of 215 children that were found by ground penetrating radar at the site of the former Kamloops residential school. More of these deplorable grave sites have been and will be found at former residential schools around the country.
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>> We know that our Cultch family cares deeply, and so we are passing along this information that was sent to us from the Indian Residential School Survivors Society. Here is their list of suggestions for those asking, "what can I do now?" As an organization, The Cultch continues to remain committed to the following: 
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>> • Learn about the impacts of the Indian Residential School system
>> • Read the TRC's 94 recommendations
>> • Contact your MPs and local officials
>> • Actively listen to people of First Nations, Inuit and Métis backgrounds
>> • Stand up to stereotypes, prejudice and systemic racism
>> • Have conversations with your family and friends
>> • Be respectful towards trauma survivors and elders
>> • Support Indigenous-led community organizations
>> • Be patient, empathetic and receptive
>> • Raise awareness in your community and online
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>> Support phone lines:
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>> IRSSS Toll-Free Line: 1-800-721-0066
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>> 24-Hour National Crisis Line: 1-866-925-4419
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>> KUU-US Crisis Line: 1-800-588-8717
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>> Donate to the Indian Residential School Survivors Society
>> DONATE
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>> The IRSSS started over 20 years ago to provide support to survivors and intergenerational survivors of residential schools through our team of support workers and elders. Over time, the need for our services has expanded to offering cultural, spiritual and emotional support to promote the healing of survivors and intergenerational survivors of Indian Residential Schools; families and others impacted by Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG); families and others impacted by Missing and Murdered Indigenous Men and Boys; cultural health and healing for youth impacted by the over-representation of Indigenous peoples in the criminal justice system; and individuals impacted by Day School, '60's Scoop, and Indian Hospitals. The Society also provides education on residential schools, impacts of colonization and reconciliation with schools and other organizations.
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