The NIC Library & Learning Commons staff welcome you to the Truth and Reconciliation guide we have created as an entry point to our collection of resources on this topic. Inside you will find a curated list of links to books, database resources, and videos.
This is not an exhaustive list, and we encourage you to reach out to us for assistance in finding additional resources. If you would like to see any titles added to our collection, please contact us with your suggestions.
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.