The Confluence Commits $1M towards the Indian Residential School Memorial
Press Release November 19, 2025 The City of Calgary is advancing truth and reconciliation through the creation of a permanent Indian Residential School Memorial (IRSM) — a direct response to the…
Survivors’ Voices Guide the Future: Williams Lake First Nation Shares What We Heard Report on St. Joseph’s Mission Revitalization
Press Release WILLIAMS LAKE, British Columbia, Nov. 06, 2025 — Williams Lake First Nation (WLFN) announced today the release of its What We Heard Report, a comprehensive summary of community…
Chiefs of Ontario Marks Anniversary of the Independent Special Interlocutor’s Final Report and Calls for Immediate Action from Canadian Governments
Press Release (Toronto, Ont.–Oct. 30, 2025) Today, the Chiefs of Ontario released a statement marking the one-year anniversary of the Independent Special Interlocutor’s Final Report and the Indigenous-led Reparations Framework…
Métis Survivors and Elders Participate in Rideau Hall Gathering
Press Release October 24, 2025 Rideau Hall in Ottawa was the site of a moving ceremony led by Métis National Council President Victoria Pruden on September 29. A delegation of…
SCO Leads Effort to Safeguard Residential School Totem Pole for Restoration and Future Display
Press Release “The totem pole is a sacred and powerful reminder of the truths of the residential school era and the strength of Survivors. We will ensure it is treated…
Former Assiniboia Residential School Commemorated as National Historic Event
Press Release WINNIPEG, MB, Sept. 30, 2025 – Today, the Assiniboia Residential School Legacy Group alongside Ben Carr, Member of Parliament for Winnipeg South Centre, on behalf of the Honourable…
Statement by Minister Rechie Valdez to Mark Women’s History Month
Press Release Oct 01, 2025, WINNIPEG, MB, Sept. 30, 2025 – Today, the Assiniboia Residential School Legacy Group alongside Ben Carr, Member of Parliament for Winnipeg South Centre, on behalf…
HBCA Index: Learn Your History, Access Your Records!
Press Release September 25, 2025 The Residential School Research Project team at the Southern Chiefs’ Organization (SCO) can help you with accessing records about your history and family members! The…
UBCIC Stands with Survivors of St. Augustine’s Residential School Following Further Investigation by Shíshálh
Press Release August 18, 2025 (xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil Waututh)/ Vancouver, B.C. – August 18, 2025) The Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs (UBCIC) is deeply saddened by…
Statement on shíshálh Nation Investigation Findings on Former St. Augustine Residential School Site
Press Release This message contains sensitive content and could be triggering. For crisis supports here in BC please contact the KUU-US Crisis Line at 1-800-588-8717 or visit the First Nations…
