Librarian
Welcome to the University of Alberta Library National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Libguide, created by the Indigenous Initiatives Team!
We hope you use these resources to experience the stories and voices of survivors of the residential school system. They, along with their families and descendants, have been spotlighted where ever possible.
This is a living guide - if you wish to provide any feedback or suggestions on what is (and is not) included, please contact the Indigenous Initiatives Team at camhelp@ualberta.ca.
Getting Started
For those unfamiliar with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, Orange Shirt Day, or other initiatives that helped shape this holiday, here are some relevant links to help you get started.
Mental Health Resources
- Hope for Wellness HelplineHope for Wellness Helpline is available 24/7 to all Indigenous People across Canada - on the phone or online.
- Canadian Mental Health Association24 hours distress line
Content Warning
These resources privilege the voices of residential school survivors, and may contain difficult or troubling subject matter;
we hope that you take care of yourself while exploring them, but that you explore them.