Trigger warning: readers may be triggered by the recount of Indian Residential Schools. To access a 24-hour National Crisis Line, call: 1-866-925-4419. Community Assistance Program (CAP) can be accessed for citizens of the Anishinabek Nation: 1-800-663-1142.
Survivors Stories
The following stories are told from the perspective of Indian Residential School Survivors. As a part of their healing journey, these Survivors have chosen to tell their stories. Some Survivors have chosen to not speak about their experiences, and we respect this decision.
It is important for all Canadians to hear these stories and to understand what occurred in these institutions.
If you are a citizen of one of the 39 Anishinabek Nation member First Nations and wish to have your story written and shared here, please contact the Anishinabek Nation Reconciliation Manager at 705-497-9127.
Written Stories from Survivors
We currently do not have any written stories from Survivors that wish to be shared.
Videos
From Anishinabek Nation
Eve Abel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2QlRj5tSqc
From CBC/Radio Canada – Survivors interviews:
Three Survivor stories including Clifford Quah
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6OuTuTG5liQ
Alice Littledeer, Raymond Mason, Madeleine Dion-Stout
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdR9HcmiXLA
Louise Hall
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2ITeM8D93Y
Angela White
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QzJubVB5Zzk
Louise Longclaws
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJ64DItsIi0
Bruce Allan
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EkuPM2C23I8