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Grant Supports Healing and Education for Residential School Survivors

The Future Generations Foundation, formerly known as the NIB Trust Fund, is responsible for managing compensation allocated for Residential School Survivors under the Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement. The programming supported by the funds focuses on generational healing, connections with Elders, revitalization of culture, language, and community and better education, employment, income, and standard of living outcomes for Indigenous peoples.

Grant Supports Healing and Education for Residential School Survivors2026-03-04T22:35:02+00:00

Healing Through Play at Mohawk Village Memorial Park (2024)

The Mohawk Village Memorial Fund, created by a group of survivors from the Mohawk Residential School in Brantford, Ontario, is dedicated to reclaiming their childhoods and fostering new memories for the families and descendants of survivors. The group is constructing a playground and park designed to bring together past students, their families, and the wider community.

Healing Through Play at Mohawk Village Memorial Park (2024)2024-04-03T23:23:13+00:00

St. Kateri Student Bursary Continues to Empower Indigenous Education

In Thunder Bay, Ontario, the St. Kateri Student Bursary program has been supporting Indigenous students pursuing higher education. Funded by the Indigenous Reconciliation Fund (IRF), the bursary looks to empower Northern Indigenous youth by alleviating financial barriers to education and promoting cultural pride. The response from students, teachers, and guidance counselors has been overwhelmingly positive, underscoring the importance of accessible education in Indigenous communities.

St. Kateri Student Bursary Continues to Empower Indigenous Education2024-04-03T23:30:57+00:00

Hand Drum and Rattle Making Workshops at Kitchitwa Kateri Church

Deacon Michael Robinson is Anishinaabe and Catholic and serves as the Spiritual Director for Kitchitwa Kateri Church in Thunder Bay, Ontario. He provides spiritual direction and counselling services for community members with a focus on Indigenous spirituality, reconciliation and healing and discovery of identity.

Hand Drum and Rattle Making Workshops at Kitchitwa Kateri Church2024-04-03T23:27:11+00:00

The Regina Survivors Circle Offers Support and Reconciliation

Indigenous Residential School Survivors across Canada continue to grapple with the impacts of trauma, in addition to facing barriers to healthcare, education, and employment opportunities. In Regina, Saskatchewan, the Regina Survivors Circle (RSC) provides a safe and supportive space for Survivors to share their stories, find connections, and reclaim their cultural heritage.

The Regina Survivors Circle Offers Support and Reconciliation2024-04-03T23:20:15+00:00

Bridging Divides at Moosonee Reconciliation Gathering

Moosonee, a community in the James Bay area of Ontario, is set to host an important reconciliation gathering, driven by the idea of a community Elder. The event, inspired by the desire to bridge divides between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples, marks an important moment in the ongoing journey of reconciliation.

Bridging Divides at Moosonee Reconciliation Gathering2024-04-03T23:17:00+00:00

Learning Ojibwe: Basic Ojibwe and Culture

The wounds inflicted on Indigenous communities by the residential school system run deep, with one of the most devastating impacts being the suppression of Indigenous languages. The loss of language has left a void in the cultural identity of Indigenous communities across Canada.

Learning Ojibwe: Basic Ojibwe and Culture2024-04-03T23:10:23+00:00

Learning Ojibwe III – Language classes

Ms. Esther Diabo, an Ojibwe language speaker, Elder, and educator, is committed to cultural reconnection and healing for her community. Having spent nine years in residential schools, she understands the profound impact of language loss on Indigenous identity and today offers Ojibwe language classes as a pathway to healing and cultural revitalization.

Learning Ojibwe III – Language classes2024-04-03T23:11:10+00:00

People Bridge Advocacy

Many newcomers who arrive in Canada seeking refuge, opportunity and a better life are unaware of the history and ongoing journey of reconciliation with Indigenous peoples in this country. The People Bridge Advocacy (PBA) in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan has been addressing this gap by providing on-going Truth and Reconciliation education and activities for immigrants and refugees.

People Bridge Advocacy2024-04-03T23:02:22+00:00

Dr. Peter Centre Expands Culture of Care Program

The Dr. Peter Centre in Vancouver, BC, known for its holistic care approach for individuals facing HIV and other vulnerabilities, is in need of renewed funding to support critical initiatives within the urban Indigenous community in Vancouver.

Dr. Peter Centre Expands Culture of Care Program2024-04-26T22:40:34+00:00
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