Coming together for learning and creating change
Join us for our Orange Shirt Day Initiative.
A Zoom link will be emailed just prior to the event.
The ongoing destructive impact of the student-to-student abuse that occurred within the Indian Residential School System is a devastating legacy of Canada’s attempt at the cultural genocide of Indigenous peoples. Little is known about what has been described as a living monster that continues to negatively impact Indigenous peoples and communities. Using Indigenous research methodologies in conjunction with a research-based theatre approach, an interdisciplinary team of Indigenous and non-Indigenous scholars, students and community collaborators worked with oral testimonies from residential school survivors to identify stories and themes of peer-to-peer violence. The team then co-created a play, Dark Secrets, presented through this podcast, which offers insight into the phenomenon.
A 30-minute audio podcast presentation will be followed by a panel presentation and interactive discussion.
We invite you to wear an orange shirt to honour survivors and those who did not make it home.
For more details on Orange Shirt Day, visit their website.
Important UBC Orange Shirt Day Events: irshdc.ubc.ca/orangeshirtday/
Order your own orange shirt here.
Important: Please remember to take the time and space to care for yourself as this can be a difficult, emotionally triggering topic. Draw upon your self-care skills, reach out to your supports and/or connect with a resource.
Indigenous Resources
- KUU-US Crisis line (24 hr, toll free): 1-800-588-8717
- Hope for Wellness Help Line (24 hr): 1-855-242-3310
- Indian Residential School Survivors Society: 1-800-721-0066
- First Nations Health Authority: 1-885-550-5454
General
- UBC Counselling Services: 604-822-3811
- Student Services
- Mental Health Support Line: 604-310-6789
- Crisis Intervention/Suicide Prevention: 604-872-3311
