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Below are many links to explore and to help you with your journey of learning and understanding.
Canadian Government Website Indian Residential Schools
https://www.rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca/eng/1100100015576/1571581687074
The Healing Fund
https://united-church.ca/community-and-faith/being-community/indigenous-ministries/healing-fund
The Children Remembered
https://thechildrenremembered.ca/
Crisis Links
24/7 Supports
KUU-US Crisis Line
https://www.kuu-uscrisisline.com/
1-800-588-8717
Indian Residential School Survivors and Family
https://www.irsss.ca/faqs/how-do-i-reach-the-24-hour-crisis-line
1-866-925-4419
Mon – Fri, 8am – 8 pm PT
Weekends, 10 am – 2pm PT
Tsow-Tun-Le-Lum Society
1-888-403-3123
National Crisis Hotlines
Kids Help Phone
1-800-668-6868
Crisis Services Canada
https://www.crisisservicescanada.ca/en/
1-833-456-4566 or text 45645
First Nations and Inuit Hope for Wellness Help Line
https://www.hopeforwellness.ca/
1‑855‑242-3310
