The legacy of residential schools and day schools casts a long shadow of trauma, affecting not only those who attended but also their children and grandchildren.

At Our Lady of Seven Sorrows, an Indigenous Parish in Maskwacis, Alberta, the journey toward healing has been a central focus for many years. This commitment to healing involves not only the Church but also collaboration with Indigenous organizations in the region.

The Parish is planning to build a healing pavilion, featuring aisles and a platform, and surrounded by traditional gardens.

The Children, Family, and Community Services (CFCS) branch within Catholic Social Services (CSS) provides support and housing for high-risk youth who have faced trauma and abuse, as well as shelter for vulnerable women and children escaping domestic violence.

One in six men experiences childhood sexual abuse, a haunting statistic that has often been silenced, particularly within Indigenous communities. Kimberlite Media confronts this painful reality with "The Cost of Silence #UsToo – Healer’s Edition," a DVD training program and resource aimed at supporting those helping to heal survivors of childhood sexual abuse, specifically focusing on male survivors.

Despite ongoing commitments and efforts towards Truth and Reconciliation, the lasting impacts of colonization continue to persist in Canada today. Indigenous people experience micro-aggressions, discrimination and outright racism in society, institutions and work environments, leading to struggles with cultural identities, feelings of hopelessness, and hesitancy to pursue opportunities due to fears of unfair treatment.

Trauma, when left unaddressed, can manifest itself in chronic pain, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and countless other challenges. Many Indigenous people are facing addiction and trauma and are in need for ongoing support to start healing. The Sts'ailes, a Coast Salish First Nation, recognized this need and established weekly Healing Circles named "Your Spirit Remembers."

Curve Lake First Nation in Ontario is taking steps to commemorate Every Child Matters, the message honouring Orange Shirt Day that pays tribute to children lost to the residential school system. The community would like to create a space that promotes knowledge sharing and awareness for its members and visitors to the Nation’s territory.

The Indigenous Ministry Office, under the Diocese of Thunder Bay, plays a vital role in supporting the Indigenous population in the Thunder Bay area and its surrounding communities. The Office manages programs such as monthly Healing Circles for Residential School Survivors and an Elders Council to the Bishop that meets regularly to discuss how to assist community members in the Diocese.

To help facilitate healing from the trauma and memories associated with the Residential School system, St. Kateri Church, one of the community's four churches, is hosting the "Healing the Child Within" program. The event is a gathering for Indigenous people, providing a platform for prayer and a safe space for Elders and Youth to connect. Participants share stories, engage in prayer for healing, and foster a stronger sense of community

The Ontario Native Women's Association (ONWA) is strengthening their community-responsive programming. These initiatives focus on supporting Indigenous women's wellness and fostering healing through honouring and sharing spiritual teachings and traditional land-based ceremonial practices.

Funding from the Indigenous Reconciliation Fund (IRF) will support Every Parent Matters, one of the many programs facilitated by the Mission. It is a listening circle with guidance by Elder Dr. Bob Philips that offers a space for people to grieve and help cope with the loss of a child.