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In 2008, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRC) was established to shed light on the history and legacy of residential schools. Constituted by the Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement, the TRC documented the truths of residential school survivors, their families, communities, and anyone affected by the residential school experience. These records are now preserved at the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation (NCTR) at the University of Manitoba. While the TRC published its final report in 2015, reconciliation, commemoration, and public education will be an ongoing process for years to come.
The National Indian Residential School Crisis Line provides 24-hour crisis support to former Indian Residential School students and their families toll-free at 1-866-925-4419.
Individuals impacted by the issue of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls are encouraged to contact the MMIWG Crisis Line toll-free at 1-844-413-6649.
First Nations, Inuit and Métis seeking immediate emotional support can contact the Hope for Wellness Help Line toll-free at 1-855-242-3310, or by online chat at hopeforwellness.ca.