Today is National Day for #truthandreconciliation  On this day of reflection, we recognize and educate ourselves on the history and legacy of residential schools, and wear orange to remember the Indigenous children, honour survivors and the community.(credit: PetValu)

We can’t wait for the govt to fix things. If the last two years have taught us anything…change begins with people. Not power. Today is a day of remembrance, acknowledgement, so that thousands of lives are not forgotten and the ones still suffering are supported how they need

https://truenorthaid.ca/how-to-help-first-nations/

https://www.globalcitizen.org/en/content/how-to-support-indigenous-communities-canada/

https://waterfirst.ngo/what-you-can-do/

Mental health supports available

Former Residential School students can call 1-866-925-4419 for emotional crisis referral services and information on other health supports from the Government of Canada.

Indigenous peoples across Canada can also go to The Hope for Wellness Help Line 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for counselling and crisis intervention.

Call the toll-free Help Line at 1-855-242-3310 or connect to the online chat at hopeforwellness.ca.