Stories

Indian Residential School Survivors Database

A project jointly created by librarians at University of Toronto that collects survivor stories and resources from outside organizations.

Learning Resources:

• An Overview of the Indian Residential School System
• The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation
• Reconciliation Canada
• 8th Fire TV Series (8th Fire Teacher’s Resource Guide)
• Orange Shirt Day
• Our People will be Healed Film
• Residential School Interactive Map
• Residential School Archive
• NCTR Memorial Register
• Indian Relocation: Elliot Lake

Organizations Supporting Survivors:

• Legacy of Hope Foundation
• Indian Residential School History & Dialogue Centre

Actions For Allies:

• “Non-Indigenous people — here’s what you can do, right now” from The Discourse
• “Where to donate to support survivors of residential schools” from Maclean’s
• “Beyond thoughts and prayers: Actions you can take to support residential school survivors in Canada” from The Toronto Star
• Every Child Matters Act 1; Every Child Matters Act 2
• Settlers Take Action