Our Community Engagement Coordinator, Stephanie Holmes, recently joined CBC's The Early Edition for a conversation about this question: how do we define intergenerational trauma?

On September 25, IRSSS was thrilled to join the BC Lions, fans, and community members at BC Place in Vancouver for the 6th annual Orange Shirt Day game.

On September 30th every donut sold at participating Tim Hortons locations will directly benefit Indigenous-led charities, including IRSSS.

Thanks to the support of the BC Lions, we’re proud to offer complimentary tickets for Survivors and their families to attend the annual Orange Shirt Day game on September 25, 2026.

Licensed lawyer Pamela Large Moran (PLM Law) will be available Sept 14-15 in Masset, BC, and Sept 16-17 in Skidegate, BC to provide free, in-person legal assistance for individuals affected by the Indian Hospital Settlement and Indian Boarding Homes Class Action. IRSSS is pleased to have Cultural Support Workers present at these sessions to provide emotional and cultural support.

IRSSS is pleased to announce the appointment of two new Board Directors to our growing leadership team.

Monthly in-person claimant support appointments are available in Prince George for individuals navigating the Indian Hospital Settlement and Indian Boarding Homes Class Action claims process. Learn how to book an appointment and access culturally safe, trauma-informed support from IRSSS.

The Indian Residential School Survivors Society is pleased to host four presentations in partnership with the Vancouver Public Library (VPL). Attendees will learn about the effects of colonialism as well as the ongoing challenges faced by Survivors and their descendants in this special series.

IRSSS is inviting Expressions of Interest from First Nations Intergenerational Survivors to serve on its Board of Directors. We are currently seeking Intergenerational Survivors to represent vacancies on Vancouver Island and in Northeastern BC.

Monthly in-person claimant support appointments are available in Prince George for individuals navigating the Indian Hospital Settlement and Indian Boarding Homes Class Action claims process. Learn how to book an appointment and access culturally safe, trauma-informed support from IRSSS.

On June 21st, National Indigenous Peoples Day, we celebrate the enduring strength, wisdom, and living culture of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples.

Due to FIFA-related capacity impacts, IRSSS's Vancouver offices may experience temporary service delays. Support remains available online, by appointment, and through our 24/7 Crisis Line.