First we heard a number of 215. Now another unimaginable number of 751…751!! These aren’t just numbers…they were lives.
If you are having a tough time with this, you are not alone. And it’s ok to not know what to think, or what to say. But if you do want to talk there are options.
If you are a former residential school student, and you need some support, call the Indian Residential School Survivors Society’s Crisis Line at 1-866-925-4419
Reach the Mental health crisis support in Halifax at 902.429.8167 or 1.888.429.8167 (toll free) any time if you feel like you need help.
Kids Help Phone is always there for you. No matter what you want to talk about. No judgment, totally private, 24/7. 1-800-668-6868
Please join Hot Country 103.5 on Wednesday June 30th, as radio stations from all across Canada, in partnership with the Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund, will come together to listen to the voices of Indigenous people in Canada. You can #DoSomething by listening, and learning more HERE.
