The Survivors’ Secretariat calls on organizations and individuals to support the restoration of federal funding for groups working with Survivors of Indian Residential Schools across the country. We would like to encourage you to join this movement by writing your own letter of support. Below, you’ll find a collection of letters that highlight the challenges faced by many Indigenous communities due to recent federal funding cuts. These letters emphasize the importance of this vital work, including efforts to locate and commemorate the children who never returned home. The letters we’ve received so far demonstrated a strong response. To add your voice, please click below to download your letter of support.Â
The Survivors’ Secretariat encourages everyone to update their profile pictures or banners to the “IÂ Stand with Survivors” frame to show your solidarity.
By standing together, we can amplify our voices and support the work of Survivors.Â
Click below to download your “I Stand with Survivors” collateral now!Â
Canadian Archaeological Association
Canadian Archaeological Association’s Letter of Support
September 30, 2023
Six Nations Police Service
Six Nations Police Letter of SupportÂ
September 13, 2024
Splatsin First Nation
Response Letter Splatsin Monument Project
August 29, 2024
Six Nations of the Grand River
Six Nations of the Grand River Letter of Support
August 26, 2024
Chiefs of Ontario
Asubpeeschoseewagong Netum Nishnabek (Grassy Narrows First Nation)
Chief Rudy Turtle’s Letter of SupportÂ
August 2, 2024