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Supports for Residential School Survivors
  • This is a news release from August 2021, addressing the implementation of further supports for survivors of Residential Schools, after the recent confirmation of burial sites across the country.
  • These supports include an additional $320 million for Indigenous-led initiatives and investments.
  • This page includes how the $320 million is broken down and the details of how the money will help Indigenous communities heal from the ongoing impacts of Residential Schools.
Citation

Canada. Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada. Government of Canada enhances support to Indigenous communities to respond to and heal from the ongoing impacts of residential schools. [Ottawa, Ontario]: 2021. https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2021/08/government-of-canada-enhances-support-to-indigenous-communities-to-respond-to-and-heal-from-the-ongoing-impacts-of-residential-schools.html

Further Readings

For more information on TRC's calls to action 74 & 76, which outline the funding approach to missing children and burial sites of Indian Residential School: https://www.rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca/eng/1622742779529/1628608766235

Policy Type
News Release