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Response to the findings at Cowessess First Nation
With the discovery of 751 unmarked graves at the former site of Marieval Indian Residential School near Cowessess First Nation, Family Service Saskatoon shares in the collective grief and pain of those affected by the atrocities carried out at this and other former residential schools. We offer our deepest sympathies to the families and friends of those lost; and to those who survived and those impacted by the trauma, we offer our sincere hope for healing.
We join with Cowessess First Nation on Friday, June 25th at 5:00pm for one minute of silence to express our solidarity.
Our agency is committed to providing help and support to the community through these difficult times. If you feel that reaching out to a counsellor could help your healing journey, please go to CounsellingConnectSask.ca to find available counsellors around the province, or call our office in Saskatoon at 306 244-0127.
90th Anniversary
CTV Interview discussing our 90th anniversary.
Statement on Kamloops Residential School
Today Family Service Saskatoon mourns with the Tk’emlúps te Secwe̓pemc First Nation and Indigenous people across our country as we reflect on the discovery of the remains of 215 children found on the grounds of the Kamloops Residential school.
We honour not only these children, who were torn from their families, their way of life, their traditions and culture, and sent to residential school, but also all children that experienced this horrendous violation. We acknowledge the ongoing trauma for families and communities as a result of the systemic abuse and violence experienced by Indigenous people and are committed to creating a future where all children and peoples are nurtured and free of the threat of violence.
We recognize that this discovery may trigger additional need for support as we individually and collectively face this trauma. Family Service Saskatoon is here to support residents of our community and offers free Rapid Access Counselling sessions in local locations. Please visit www.counsellingconnectsask.ca or call us at 306-244-0127 to find out more.
June is National Indigenous History Month, an opportunity for reflection and education—and for action. Visit https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs to learn more about Indigenous people in Canada and how you can add your support to reconciliation.