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LAMATHUT CRISIS LINE 24/7 SUPPORT: 1 (800) 721-0066
Free In-Person Class Action Claims Process Support Available Sept 14-17 in Skidegate & Masset, BC
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 Welcomes New Board Directors
IRSSS is pleased to announce the appointment of two new Board Directors to our growing leadership team.
In-Person Claimant Support Available Monthly in Prince George
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.
September 2026 Presentations: IRSSS + Vancouver Public Library
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 Board Director Opportunities: Apply Today
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.
In-Person Claimant Support Available Monthly in Prince George
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.
Weaving Wellness on National Indigenous Peoples Day
On June 21st, National Indigenous Peoples Day, we celebrate the enduring strength, wisdom, and living culture of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples.
Vancouver Office Capacity Update During FIFA World Cup
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.
CFJC Today: Residential School Survivors Society Opens New Office in Sun Rivers
In the News: IRSSS’ Kamloops Office in Sun Rivers officially opened its doors on Thursday, May 28, with a Grand Opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Kamloops Office Grand Opening
Join us in Kamloops, BC on May 28th, 2026 to celebrate the grand opening of the newest IRSSS office location.
Red Dress Day: Honouring MMIWG2S+ on May 5th
May 5th is Red Dress Day, Canada's National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit People (MMIWG2S).
North Shore News: Residential School Survivors Society Facing Federal Funding Uncertainty
In the News: IRSSS’ Federal Action Petition calls on the federal government to ensure ongoing core funding to three of their support programs.
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