Exploring Theme: "Commitments to Residential Schools"

First Nations with former Indian Residential School and Indian Hospital sites in or near their communities can now access the B.C. residential school response fund with the added support of two newly appointed First Nations liaisons. The B.C. government has appointed Charlene Belleau (herself a residential school survivor) and Lydia Hwitsum as First Nations liaisons,...

 B.C. residential school response fund is available to support activities on the sites of former Indian Residential Schools and Indian Hospitals. Up to $475,000 is available for each site. Funding is available for: Mental health and wellness and clinical supports Traditional wellness and cultural supports Archival research Engagement with Elders, knowledge-keepers, survivors, intergenerational survivors and...