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Learn more about residential school denialism and how to navigate discussing the topic in our newest blog article: Handling Tough Questions About Denialism https://hubs.la/Q02-BfCv0

Learn more about residential school denialism and how to navigate discussing the topic in my newest blog article: Handling Tough Questions About Denialism https://hubs.la/Q02-B54T0

The Truth & Reconciliation Commission (TRC) of Canada issued 94 Calls to Action to address the legacy of residential schools and advance reconciliation almost 10 years ago. Lots of progress has been made. However, approximately 13 have not even started and another 13 have stalled, including Call #9 that focuses on publishing annual reports on First Nation Education. Today is a day for learning and reflection in our own way - and hopefully learning something new about some of these stalled and inactive Calls and promoting action whenever and wherever we have the opportunity. #NDTR #TruthAndReconciliation #OrangeShirtDay

Innocent children were abducted from their families and forcibly transferred out of their communities and taken to the residential schools. Innocent children suffered years of horrible living conditions and faced ongoing abuses in what we now call child abuse and confinement while at the residential schools. Innocent children were put to work everyday in what we now call forcible child labour at the residential schools. Innocent children’s lives were lost or taken in the residential schools. Innocent children’s lives were forever damaged through the deliberate assault on them in the name of assimilation simply for who they are in an ongoing attempt to kill the Indian in the child. 150 plus years of deliberate assaults and abuses of innocent children leading to an epidemic of international trauma amongst Indigenous Peoples. Learn the truth about the ongoing persecution of Indigenous Peoples and do what you can to make a positive difference for a group who were unfairly and deliberately targeted simply for being Indigenous. https://lnkd.in/e3M6b4h4

Access to school #MentalHealth services is crucial for creating a safe and supportive school environment. So how can schools enhance these services? 🌟Start by exploring resources from @SchoolSafetyGov: https://ow.ly/LbVM50RoRZi #MHAM

Today, we reflect on the deep impact of residential schools and the ongoing journey toward healing and understanding for Indigenous communities across Canada. We believe in the importance of listening, learning, and taking meaningful steps toward reconciliation—not just today, but every day. #EveryChildMatters #TruthAndReconciliation #LearningTogether

Day Five of Safe Schools Week 2024: Reunification Planning Today, we highlight the importance of reunification planning, a critical yet often overlooked component of emergency preparedness. Having a clear plan in place to reunite students with their parents or guardians after an incident ensures both safety and emotional recovery. Reunification can take many forms and be triggered for various reasons—whether due to an unexpected change in dismissal procedures, severe weather, or a larger emergency. Anytime a school modifies dismissal times or protocols, activating the reunification plan ensures consistency and reduces confusion. Successful reunification requires more than a plan—it takes practice, transparent communication, and coordination with local partners to ensure smooth operations. This stage of response marks the beginning of recovery for students, families, and the school community, laying the foundation for rebuilding trust and normalcy. With the right preparation, reunification can turn a chaotic situation into an organized and reassuring process for everyone involved. #schoolleaders #riskmitigation #schoolsafety Rocky Mountain Consulting

Public schools are being forgotten. They are the foundation, and the reason for our success as a country. Our country is failing because our public schools are being de-funded, and driven into failure. We must re-invent our schools. They must be the best in the world. We must not allow the genius of public education to be obliterated by those who want privately owned schools that will cater to some students while ignoring the rest. We already see the results of schools that are not revered...apathy disengagement, and tragically soulless. We need to gather together and rebuild our schools. There is one thing I can tell you about public schools when done correctly, they become the heart of communities, not the decline.

The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation recognizes the tragic legacy of residential schools, the missing children, the families left behind and the survivors of these institutions. Today, we pause to reflect and acknowledge the painful history and ongoing impacts of residential schools in Canada. National Day for Truth and Reconciliation reminds all of us to educate ourselves, listen to Indigenous voices, and commit to meaningful change. Let’s take this time to engage in conversations, support Indigenous communities, and honor the resilience of those affected by this legacy. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/dM2DU3Jw #ndtr #everychildmatters #truthandreconciliationday

Content trigger warning: residential schools. - Today, September 30th, is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, or Orange Shirt Day, a day to honour residential school survivors, and to reflect on the history of residential schools and the continued legacy of colonial violence in Canada. The original Orange Shirt Day was created by Phyllis Jack Webstad, and symbolizes the forced assimilation of Indigenous children through the residential school system. The symbolism of orange shirts and the phrase “Every Child Matters” reminds us to hold space for and mourn the lives of children who were wrongfully taken and forcefully separated from their communities and loved ones. It is important that we continue to remind ourselves the impact of residential schools is ongoing. As an organization that operates on the unceded territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations, it is our responsibility to continue our work towards reconciliation. This work is ongoing, and it is rooted in educating ourselves and standing in solidarity with Indigenous communities. We encourage BCCFA staff and our community to use September 30th as a day of reflection, education, action, and most importantly, to amplify and centre Indigenous voices. 24-hour Indian Residential School Survivors Crisis Line: 1-866-925-4419