WHO WE ARE
Healing Through Support & Advocacy.
We provide barrier free, culturally-safe programs and services to support healing journeys for First Nations people who experienced the Indian Residential School system and other intergenerational traumas. To show your support, please join our circle of giving by donating directly to our organization.
MAKE A DONATION
Take Action Today.
Be part of a healing journey. All our services are provided free of charge and your financial support will make a difference.
RECURRING DONATION
Your monthly donation allows us to provide barrier-free access and support.
LEARNING & ENLIGHTENMENT
Why Unrestricted Giving Matters.
Unrestricted donations give IRSSS the flexibility to respond where help is needed most. Unlike grants with restrictions, your support allows us to:
⟡ Bridge funding gaps when other sources fall short.
⟡ Respond to crises like wildfires, delivering emergency and cultural support.
⟡ Adapt to evolving needs for Survivors and their families.
With government funding changes and rising service demands, your donation—big or small—makes a critical impact. Join us in supporting healing, resilience, and justice for Survivors.
PLANNED GIVING
Shares & Legacies: A Legacy of Giving.
In addition to one-time and monthly donations, we are deeply grateful to those considering gifts of shares or including the Indian Residential School Survivors Society (IRSSS) in their legacy planning.
If you are thinking of honouring our work with a gift in your will, sample bequest wording is as follows:
“I give and bequeath to the ‘Indian Residential School Survivors Society’ (IRSSS), Charitable Registration Number: 864829536RR0001, the sum of $ _______________ dollars to support the areas of greatest need.”
This simple wording can be included when drafting a new will or added as a “codicil” to an existing will. As always, we encourage you to seek independent professional financial and legal advice before making any important decisions.
Please contact our Donor Experience team with any questions you may have.
SUPPORT OUR WORK
Fundraising for IRSSS.
We welcome friends to share in our healing journey by hosting a fundraiser in support of IRSSS. Your event can make a meaningful impact on Survivors, families, and communities affected by the intergenerational trauma of Residential Schools.
To ensure transparency, we ask individuals and organizations raising over $1,000 to complete our online application form.
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