The Cree Nation of Chisasibi announced that it would use ground-penetrating radar on Fort George Island
Paula Napash explains the work process of the Ground-penetrating radar on Fort George Island www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-145-eyou-dipajimoon-cree/clip/15929952-paula-napash-explains-work-process-ground-penetrating-radar-fort
Quebec Cree community skipping Pope’s visit, focusing on healing activities at former residential school
The Cree community in Quebec that is undergoing an investigation into possible graves near two residential schools on its territory will not be sending a delegation to meet with Pope Francis in the provincial capital.
Chief Daisy House of the Cree Nation of Chisasibi said the community decided not to participate in the Papal visit, opting to focus on local healing and traditional activities.
Pope apologizes for ‘deplorable evil’ of Canadian indigenous schools
MASKWACIS, Alberta, July 25 –Pope Francis is slated to begin a weeklong, whirlwind visit to Canada on Sunday, where he’ll meet with Indigenous communities and formally apologize for longtime horrors in the Catholic Church-run residential school systems. The visit — the first by a pope to Canada in two decades …
Researcher hopes trove of rare residential school photos can help identify missing children Social Sharing
Images from the early 20th century sent to Rome by priests in Canada About 1,000 black-and-white photos from the early days of Canada’s residential school system have been discovered in the archives of a Roman Catholic order in Rome. Raymond Frogner, head of archives at the National Centre for Truth …
Mental Help Services helplines
Maanuuhiikuu (the Cree Health Board) helps CMCs and regional partners offer accessible, culturally safe mental health services that follow two healing paths: a traditional approach and a clinical approach. https://www.creehealth.org/mental‐health. Maanuuhiikuu Department in Chisasibi: 819‐855‐7126. WIICHIHIIWAAUWIN (MENTAL HEALTH) HELPLINE: Mental health support available 24/7. Cree speakers and Elders are available upon request 1‐833‐632‐4357. The …
Day school survivors who miss deadline to apply for compensation could get 6-month extension
Day school survivors who miss deadline to apply for compensation could get 6-month extension VANCOUVER – An emergency resolution before the Assembly of First Nations annual meeting to reaffirm the suspension of National Chief RoseAnne Archibald has failed in Vancouver. More >>
Deadline for Day School Settlement Claims
The deadline for day school settlement claims is fast approaching: Wednesday, July 13, 2022. Though this process is challenging, support is available: · Argyle PR is offering support as well as online workshops (and other contact info links) to help survivors with the application. · Mental health counselling and crisis support is available for day school survivors …
We were Children
In this feature film, the profound impact of the Canadian government’s residential school system is conveyed through the eyes of two children who were forced to face hardships beyond their years. As young children, Lyna and Glen were taken from their homes and placed in church-run boarding schools, where they …