When a survivor is not believed the first time, they are traumatized again. They then attempt to be understood from a place of greater pain. The focus becomes on being believed, rather than healing from the original wound. This is what an abuser centered culture thrives on.
Breaking - Federal Court approves for First Nations children, youth and families in the amount of $23.4B. Thinking of all the victims and looking forward to seeing comprehensive supports throughout the process🧡
The AFN and class action parties will seek approval of the Final Settlement Agreement on Compensation at the Federal Court of Canada on October 23-27, 2023. 1/3
A few months in the making... & now finally ready: The Anti-Colonial Research Library hosts 400+ open-access articles and books, websites, YouTube videos on practical examples of Indigenous and anti-colonial research methodologies. Use and share widely! https://t.co/vepMw82q0a
This time, around Orange Shirt Day, is difficult for many Survivors as they share truths about their residential school experiences. It is also a time where we unfortunately see a rise in IRS denialism. Here's a thread for settlers on how to combat it and hold space for truth🧵