WEAVING WELLNESS

Hope, Healing and Empowerment.

The Indian Residential School Survivors Society (IRSSS) is a provincial organization that provides essential services to Residential School Survivors and families experiencing intergenerational trauma. We have been supporting Indigenous people since 1994.

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CULTURALLY-BASED

Holistic Support & Healing.

We believe in the interconnectivity of all aspects of healing: the physical, mental, emotional and cultural. We provide services that are safe, confidential and most importantly, delivered with dignity and respect.

Support Services

LAMATHUT CRISIS LINE 24/7 SUPPORT: 1 (800) 721-0066

MAKING A DIFFERENCE

One Life at a Time.

IRSSS is committed to supporting Survivors, families, and communities through culturally grounded services. Our impact is measured in the lives we touch, the healing we foster, and the resilience we help build. These are our impact statistics from our last fiscal year.

4,200

CALLS ANSWERED

Lamathut 24/7 Crisis Line

109,956

CLIENT INTERACTIONS

Resolution Health Support

12,604

CLAIMANTS ASSISTED

IDS Program

IRSSS SUPPORT SERVICES

Our Support Programs.

Resolution Health Support offers compassionate, culturally grounded services to help Survivors and their families on their healing journey.
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IRSSS operates a 24-hour crisis line to provide urgent emotional support for Survivors, families, and Indigenous communities across British Columbia and beyond.
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IRSSS Cultural Support Providers (CSPs) and Elders offer spiritual guidance, traditional teachings, and healing support.
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IRSSS offers culturally grounded emotional and crisis counseling for Indigenous 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals.
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The crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit People (MMIWG2S) continues to impact First Nations communities across Canada. We offer grief counselling, healing workshops, and emotional support for those coping with loss.
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This government-funded program is available to First Nations Child Family Services & Jordans Principle Class Action claimants, as well as individuals navigating other First Nations class action settlements, who may be experiencing emotional distress during the claims process.
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IRSSS supports former students, families, and communities impacted by Indian Day Schools and Indian Day Scholars. Our coordinators across British Columbia assist with settlement applications.
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Our counselling team offers emotional, mental, and spiritual support through culturally-based values that prioritize safety, respect, trust, empowerment, and self-care.
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TESTIMONIALS

Our Impact & More.

"It is important that we take care of our own spiritual, emotional, cultural, and physical wellness, not only for our communities, but for ourselves and our families."

— Wahmeesh (Ken Watts), Elected Chief Councillor, Tseshaht First Nation
"I felt I was heard, and my healing started today.”

- MMIWG Program Support Recipient
"An important organization that provides invaluable programs & services to First Nations people and survivors of the Indian residential schools in BC. Everyone can benefit from gaining understanding and to respect traditional cultural knowledge and wholistic ways of healing."

- Steph G
"The IRSS Society is an entity which factually is helping the school survivors in Canada. If you want to donate to an institution, this is the one to choose."

- Mary C.G.
"Great organization. I was in a rough place of life and felt like no one understand me as a survivor."

- Kate R.

HOPE, HEALING & EMPOWERMENT

Who We Support.

SURVIVORS

Culturally safe support for healing and resilience after Residential Schools.

IMPACTED FAMILIES

Guiding families through intergenerational healing with compassion.

COMMUNITIES

Strengthening Nations with cultural, wellness, and crisis support services.

SUPPORT IRSSS PROGRAMS

Make a Donation Today.

With deep roots in communities across BC and strong relationships built on trust, IRSSS is uniquely positioned to deliver vital cultural, emotional, and crisis supports. But we can’t do it alone. Your donation helps Survivors, families, and entire communities access the healing programs and services they deserve. Together, we can make a lasting difference—one that ripples far beyond today.

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