Read statements and releases issued by the Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre.
Statement on the Preliminary Findings of the St. Joseph’s Mission Residential School Investigation
The Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre stands in solidarity with and support of the Williams Lake First Nation (WLFN), and all impacted Indigenous communities and families, as the Nation continues to lead the ongoing investigation into missing former students of the St. Joseph Mission Residential School. The WLFN has completed the first phase […]
Report Summarizes the First Indigenous Women’s Health-related Dialogue
The Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre at UBC has released a new report to summarize the first Indigenous Women’s health-related dialogue held on November 30, 2021. Close to 1,000 health professionals, community members, researchers, and learners tuned in to absorb the wisdom and insights offered by the sixteen Indigenous women panelists. These women […]
Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, Aki-Kwe, receives Order of Canada
December 29, 2021 The Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre’s Academic Director Dr. Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, Aki-Kwe, has been appointed an Officer to the Order of Canada, one of the country’s highest civilian awards. Created in 1967, the Order of Canada recognizes outstanding achievement, dedication to community, and service to the country. Appointments are […]
New Online Resources Clarify Outstanding Obligations of the Catholic Church to Indian Residential School Survivors
The Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre at UBC (“the Centre”) has issued a series of online resources, including historical timelines, court files, and background papers, related to the 2015 court case that absolved the Catholic Church of its obligation to fulfill compensation to residential school Survivors, as per the 2006 Indian Residential School Survivor Agreement (IRSSA).
Statement on the one-year anniversary of the release of In Plain Sight
Marking the one-year anniversary of In Plain Sight: Addressing Indigenous-specific Racism and Discrimination in B.C. Health Care, Dr. Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, Aki-Kwe released a statement detailing her reflections and thoughts on the original 24 recommendations.
Statement about the event planned for November 17
November 12, 2021 The Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre fully supports and concurs with the President’s condemnation of and call to cancel the event, planned to take place on Tuesday November 17, which purports to deliver an honest conversation about Canadian residential schools and mass graves. The truths of the residential school system […]
Statement in Support of a National Inquiry into the Sixties Scoop
The Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre (IRSHDC) joins the call by the 60’s Scoop Legacy of Canada, Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO), Southern Chiefs’ Organization (SCO) for a national inquiry into the Sixties Scoop and ongoing removal of Indigenous children from their homes and communities.
Statement on the federal government’s decision to appoint an independent official to help identify unmarked graves at sites of former residential schools
Canada has a serious task ahead to properly investigate and address the missing children and mass graves.
Statement on Unmarked Graves at the Former Kuper Island Residential School Site
The Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre (IRSHDC) at UBC is troubled by the recent finding of over 160 unmarked graves by the Penelakut Tribe. The Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre (IRSHDC) at UBC is troubled by the recent finding of over 160 unmarked graves by the Penelakut Tribe, in the area […]
Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond (Aki-Kwe) Statement Congratulating Cowessess First Nation
Cowessess First Nation has made history by asserting their jurisdiction over child and family services.