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LAMATHUT CRISIS LINE 24/7 SUPPORT: 1 (800) 721-0066
The Heart of Giving: Healing & Hope
We want to share a powerful story from a Survivor’s family. Their heartfelt words show the profound impact of our incredible RHSW, Norma Stump!
Giving Tuesday 2024
Thank you for helping us raise $25,492,38 for Giving Tuesday! This year, we did more than just exceed our $15,000 fundraising goal, we also achieved the most successful Giving Tuesday in our 30-year history!
Woven Spirit | Podcast Episode 5
Woven Spirit: Threads of Wisdom is a powerful youth-run podcast series presented by IRSSS. Welcome to Episode 5, where we continue to explore the profound stories of survival and resilience. In this episode, host Olivia Kate Iatridis sits down with John Jones, known in his community as Tse’qualmut.
Woven Spirit | Podcast Episode 4
Woven Spirit: Threads of Wisdom is a powerful youth-run podcast series presented by IRSSS. In this compelling episode, host Teka Desjarlais sits down with Shirley David, who bravely shares her profound and moving journey through the trials of attending residential school and transitioning through the foster care system.
Woven Spirit | Podcast Episode 3
Woven Spirit: Threads of Wisdom is a powerful youth-run podcast series presented by IRSSS. In episode three, host Jodi Bob, engages in a heartfelt conversation with the esteemed Sam George of the Squamish Nation.
Woven Spirit | Podcast Episode 2
Woven Spirit: Threads of Wisdom is a powerful youth-run podcast series presented by IRSSS. In episode two, host Teka Desjarlais welcomes Bruce Allan from the Stellat’en First Nation to the podcast.
Woven Spirit | Podcast Episode 1
Woven Spirit: Threads of Wisdom is a powerful youth-run podcast series presented by IRSSS. In the inaugural episode, host Olivia Kate Iatridis introduces us to Gene Gus, a respected member of the Tsleil-Watuth Nation.
Woven Spirit | Podcast Trailer
Woven Spirit: Threads of Wisdom is a powerful youth-run podcast series presented by the Indian Residential School Survivor Society (IRSSS).
CTV News: National Day of Truth and Reconciliation
Indian Residential School Survivors Society (IRSSS) crisis line team lead, Daisy Elliott, talks to CTV News about the importance of remembrance on the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation.
Thank You Tim Hortons
Thank you to Tim Hortons for your generous support through Orange Sprinkle Donut Campaign.
Five Ways to Give: A How-To Guide
Whether you want to donate, start a fundraiser, or spread the word, there are many ways you can make a difference for Survivors and impacted families.
Annual BC Lions Truth and Reconciliation Orange Shirt Game
IRSSS is proud to partner with the BC Lions to provide complimentary tickets for survivors and their families to attend the Truth and Reconciliation Orange Shirt Day Game.
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