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Acknowledging the impacts of the Indian Residential School System across Turtle Island is a collective responsibility. Increased awareness plays a vital role in moving forward on the path to justice, truth, recognition, and healing.  If you are interested in receiving our quarterly newsletter electronically.

Past Newsletters

Reports

Explore our collection of specialized reports, crafted by the Survivors’ Secretariat to provide in-depth analysis and insights on various issues related to Indian Residential Schools and the ongoing journey of truth and reconciliation.

Press Releases

Our press releases cover important milestones, events, and developments related to our ongoing work to uncover, document, and share the truth of what happened at the Mohawk Institute. We share timely information on our initiatives, advocacy efforts, and partnerships, keeping the public and our community informed on issues that matter. Stay connected with us as we work to bring awareness and accountability to this critical journey of remembrance and healing.

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Indian Residential School Denialism: Denying the past, obscuring the present, and shaping the future

Woman with Moss Bag Surrounded by Fruits and Flowers

Year In Review – Reflecting on the 2025-2026 Fiscal Year

Co-chair Frances Webber reads the interim statement on the final day of the Permanent Peoples’ Tribunal hearings in Montreal, May 2026.

A Historic Judgement on Canada Treatment of Indigenous People by the Permanent Peoples’ Tribunal

The distinguished judges of the 57th Session of the Permanent Peoples’ Tribunal announcing their Interim Statement in Montreal, May 2026.

A War of Attrition: Barriers slowing the search for missing children and unmarked burials.

Naming the Truth: Testimony on Genocide, Crimes Against Humanity, and the Path Toward Accountability at the Permanent Peoples’ Tribunal 

Levi General (Deskaheh), Cayuga Chief and Speaker of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, in Geneva, Switzerland, 1923. Photo Cred: Culturalsurvival.org

A Century of Seeking International Recognition: Deskaheh Levi General’s Legacy

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Our History, Our Records: Indigenous Data Sovereignty and Indigenous Data Governance

Brenda Reynolds Indigenous Social Worker & Advocate

International Women’s Day 2026 Spotlight

The Permanent Peoples’ Tribunal 54th session on Rojava vs. Turkey will present its final verdict on 26 March at a special event in the European Parliament, Brussels.

Permanent Peoples’ Tribunal

Artist Spotlight: Kaiatanoron Dumoulin-Bush

Reflections from the 2025 Knowledge is Sacred, Truth is Healing Survivors’ Gathering

Beyond Canada: The Need for International Human Rights Mechanisms in IRS Investigations

Annual Reports

The Survivors’ Secretariat’s annual and financial reports offer transparent, detailed documentation of our financial activities and program milestones over the past year. These reports reflect our commitment to accountability and highlight the progress achieved through the support of our community and partners.

Through these reports, we aim to keep our community informed and engaged in the impactful work we continue to do together. Thank you for your ongoing trust and support.