Bringing Our Children Home series
Jun 29, 2021
When we hosted gatherings for the 215 children found buried at the Kamloops (Tk’emlups) Residential School, we knew that more graves would soon be found.
And now they have; and the grief continues.
We mourn the loss of all the children who never came home. Collectively we are in deep pain and many are searching for support and seeking guidance for what to do next, how to heal, and how to respond.
Throughout the Spring and Summer of 2021, we hosted our Bringing Our Children Home series, every Tuesday (4:00 PM PST) and Saturday (10:00 AM PST) to discuss the future of reconciliation.
Candy Palmater, Mi’maw comedian and host of the Candy Show, moderated our discussion on how we are all building the Reconciliation movement, exploring ideas that will help shape the future of Canada. All were invited and encouraged to attend this exceptional learning opportunity.
This and future gatherings will feature Reconciliation Canada Ambassador Chief Dr. Robert Joseph and CEO Karen Joseph alongside an expert panel of guest speakers.
To watch the recordings of the Bringing our Children Home series, visit the Reconciliation Canada Facebook page or our Youtube Channel.
To see our current or future events, visit our Facebook Event page.
Mental Health Resources:
If you need help, please reach out. You can locate mental health resources here:
Indian Residential School Survivor Society (IRSSS):
1-800-721-0066
Kids Help Phone:
1-800-6686868 or text 686868
Suicide Crisis Line:
1-800-784-2432
Battered Women’s Support Services:
1-855-687-1868
IRS National Crisis Line:
1-866-925-4419
Tsow-Tun Le Lum Crisis Line:
1-888-403-3123
Ku-Us Crisis Line:
1-800-588-8717
Get Involved:
We are humbled by your messages of support, strength and resilience. Your support allows us to engage all Canadians in dialogue and transformative experiences that revitalize relationships and lay the framework for a new way forward.
Reconciliation Canada:
Donate: https://reconciliationcanada.ca/donate
How can you get involved: https://reconciliationcanada.ca/get-involved/how-to-get-involved/
Rewatch the gathering:
All of our gatherings are recorded and uploaded on our Facebook page and YouTube channel. Please share with your friends and family who could not make it to the gathering.
RC Facebook: https://fb.me/e/1uCFGY5az
RC YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKs1gCavn1rY36XSx1_GeQg
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