Residential School Resources
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The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) published a statement on behalf of all Canadian bishops on the recent discovery of children’s graves at the former Kamloops Indian Residential School on the Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation.
To help guide the clergy, ministers and parishes regarding the recent discovery at Kamloops Indian Residential Schools, please review the resources below:
Let us keep all individuals and families deeply impacted by this event in our prayers, and ask for the intercession of St. Kateri Tekakwitha for them to receive consolation, healing, and strength.
- Questions and Answers
- Learn about Residential Schools
- History of Residential Schools
- Historical perspective on death and graves in residential schools
- A National Crime: Documentary History of the efforts of Dr. Peter Bryce to publicize and put a stop to the horrific conditions he encountered in the Residential Schools in Western Canada, more than a century ago (History Department at Carleton University). Watch
- Residential Schools within the Diocese of Calgary
- There were 25 residential schools in the Province of Alberta. See: Residential Schools in Canada Map Four of them were located within the boundaries of the Diocese. The Roman Catholic Diocese of Calgary did not run any residential schools. Below are links to the residentials schools:
- St. Joseph’s Residential School (Crowfoot) - Cluny, AB (1900-1968) operated by the Oblates of Mary Immaculate (OMI) and Sisters of Providence
- St. Mary’s Residential School (Kainai) - Cardston, AB (1898-1988) operated by the Oblates of Mary Immaculate (OMI) and Grey Nuns of Montreal
- Sacred Heart Residential School (Peigan) - Brocket, AB (1887-1961) operated by the Oblates of Mary Immaculate (OMI) and Grey Nuns of Montreal
- St. Joseph’s Industrial School (Dunbow) - East of Okotoks, near the junction of the Bo and Highwood Rivers (1884-1922) operated by the Oblates of Mary Immaculate (OMI) and Grey Nuns of Montreal
- There were 25 residential schools in the Province of Alberta. See: Residential Schools in Canada Map Four of them were located within the boundaries of the Diocese. The Roman Catholic Diocese of Calgary did not run any residential schools. Below are links to the residentials schools:
- Truth and Reconciliation reports
- Statements
- A message from Pope Francis on Kamloops Residential School (June 6)
- A message from Bishop McGrattan on Kamloops Residential School (June 4)
- A message from Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops on Kamloops Residential School (May 31).
- A joint video statement from Chief Littlechild and Archbishop Richard Smith and an in depth interview with the Chief and the Archbishop regarding reconciliation. Chief Littlechild is a former Grand Chief of the Confederacy of Treaty 6 First Nations as well as a commissioner of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.
- Statement: YouTube: https://youtu.be/fPtpgvlsPAw
- Interview: YouTube: https://youtu.be/9OXW395L2dU
- Pastoral letter from Catholic Bishops of Alberta and the Northwest Territories on the Truth and Reconciliation (2014)
- Past statements | Encounter with the Popes
- Crisis line for Indian Residential School survivors and family: 1-866-925-4419
- A brief guide about Treaty & Alberta Treaty Map (Alberta Teachers Association)
- Handling Difficult/Challenging Calls and Conversations. See tip sheets (shared previously by the Diocese of Victoria)
Let us keep all individuals and families deeply impacted by this event in our prayers, and ask for the intercession of St. Kateri Tekakwitha for them to receive consolation, healing, and strength.