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

For survivors, their families, and impacted communities, the National Day for Truth & Reconciliation can be deeply emotional and stressful. At IRSSS, we stand with you, offering support, resources, and a listening ear.

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 26, 2025.

IRSSS + Vancouver Public Library: September 2025 Presentations

IRSSS was honoured to attend a powerful reunion of Indian Residential School Survivors in Prince George, BC.

June marks a powerful convergence of reflection and action: National Indigenous History Month, Pride Month, and National Indigenous Peoples Day.

Meet logo artist Margaret August and read the story behind our new logo design.

As we prepare to celebrate over 30 years of service, IRSSS is proud to share an exciting new chapter in our story; a refreshed brand identity and a powerful new logo.

For over 30 years, IRSSS has been there for Survivors, families, and communities—thanks to donors like you. Unrestricted donations help us respond where the need is greatest, especially during climate emergencies and times of crisis. Together, we walk the path of healing, justice, and reconciliation.

We thank our friends at First Peoples Law for generously donating a breathtaking totem pole, carved by Charles Joseph of the Kwakwaka’wakw North Coast Nation. This powerful gift is a testament to their enduring commitment to truth, justice, and healing for Survivors. 

IRSSS Responds to Harmful Political Narratives: Recent events in BC highlight ongoing challenges to truth and reconciliation, from proposals to forcibly relocate Indigenous people to public denial of Residential School trauma. IRSSS rejects these harmful narratives and urges leaders to prioritize truth, healing, and justice.

On February 14, IRSSS joined the Women’s Memorial March in Vancouver – our staff were on the ground, providing cultural and emotional support to attendees and offering access to traditional medicines such as smudging and cedar brushings.