This section of the guide provides resources and information on the history and continuing effects of the Indian residential school system. This is a difficult topic for many people. Take care of yourself when researching this topic. Survivors can call the Residential School Survivor Support Line: 1-866-925-4419
The Royal Commission of Aboriginal People (RCAP) was mandated to investigate and propose solutions to the challenges affecting the relationship between Indigenous peoples (First Nations, Inuit, Métis), the Canadian government, and Canadian society as a whole. The report was submitted in October 1996.
The RCAP database provides access to documents, such as intervenor project submissions, publications, research reports and hearing transcripts that supported the writing of the report of the RCAP.
In 2008 the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) was entrusted with respectfully revealing the truth of the residential-school system and promoting reconciliation in Indigenous families, and between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people in Canada. We have a featured collection of both fiction and non-fiction books about Truth and Reconciliation.
