TI: Newfoundland and Labrador Residential Schools Healing and Commemoration Sessions
Press Release
Community healing and commemoration sessions are designed for former students to tell the stories of their residential school experiences. Sessions will be facilitated by Jim Igloliorte and attended by health support workers.
Ottawa Schedule
Friday, March 2nd
Community Feast 5:00 – 7:30 p.m. at Wabano Centre
Saturday, March 3rd
Sharing Circle 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. at Tungasuvvingat Inuit (1071 Richmond Road, lunch provided)
Sunday, March 4th
Individual Sessions at Tungasuvvingat Inuit (1071 Richmond Road)
If you would prefer to share your stories from your home, please contact
Jim Igloliorte at aadnc.healing-commemoration- guerison.aandc@canada.ca and we will schedule a visit.
Visit https://www.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/eng/1511531626107/1511531669002 for more details about the community healing sessions.
If you are feeling distressed and require support or someone to talk to, please call the First Nations and Inuit Hope for Wellness Help Line at 1‐855‐242‐3310. It’s toll‐free and open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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