SIRSA Shubenacadie Indian Residential School Association

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184 Arthur Street, Rm 221       Second Floor       Truro, Nova Scotia       B2N 1Y4 Phone:          (902)  895-5478                                            Fax:         (902)   895-6986 Toll Free:   (888)  627-5652                                             Email:   sirsa@eastlink.ca History of the Association for Survivors fo the Shubenacadie Indian Resdiential School Objects of the Society       Contact Information       Mi'kmaq - Maliseet Walk-in & Referral Center       Mission Statement       Goals       Coordinated Services       Geographic Area to be covered       Program Benefits       Message from the Executive Director History of the Association for Survivors of the Shubenacadie Indian Residential School   Nora Bernard began locating survivors of the Shubenacadie Indian Residential School in 1987. In 1995, the Association of Survivors of the Shubenacadie Residential School was formed. By 1998, the list of survivors grew to over 900 registered members. In December 1995, the Board began to hold Healing Circle gatherings throughout the territory on a regular basis, and survivors attended these Healing Circles. The Board of Directors & Program Staff have made the Healing Circles available and are still continuing on as usual. Back to Top   Objects of the Society:   Seek out and identify Survivors of the Shubenacadie Indian Residential School; Promote and assist the healing of all persons affected by being a resident of the Shubenacadie Indian Residential School; Seek compensation for the Survivors of Shubenacadie Indian Residential School; Seek a healing process in the form of healing circles, and/or healing lodges, referrals to therapy and/or counselling; and that these healing processes be carried out by Aboriginal Healers when possible; Educate the public about the history of the Shubenacadie Indian Residential School and long term effects on the Survivors of the School and on their families; Back to Top   Contact Information Contact Information Contact Information For the Board of Directors Back to Top Mi'kmaq - Maliseet Walk-in & Referral Center All Survivors / Victims of the Shubenacadie Residential School and their immediate family, who seek a healing process, will be served by the Healing Center Program. Back to Top Mission Statement:   To help the Survivors / Victims of physical, mental and sexual abuse at the Shubenacadie Indian Residential School, through healing processes that will help give them back their lives and culture. The process will assist them in breaking the cycles of abuse and suffering inflicted on them, their children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren. Culture disassociation and deprivation of traditions and lifestyles, will be addressed through the Healing Program. Back to Top Goals:   To operate the Mi'kmaq - Maliseet Walk-in & Referral Healing Center to serve the healing needs of the victims of abuse in the Shubenacadie Indian Residential School. To continue to design, develop, and deliver appropriate and safe healing programs & processes as identified by the victims; to the victims of physical & sexual abuse in the Mi'kmaq - Maliseet traditional territory. Back to Top Getting help by counselling & getting your thoughts out in the open. Coordinated Services:     Aboriginal Healers and Spiritual Leaders / Elders;   Native and Non-Native Family and Social Conselling Units and Agencies;   Native Alcohol and Drug Programs & Treatment Centers;   Central / Local Mental Health Units & Clinics;   Native & Non-Native Self-Help Support Groups;   Aboriginal Healing Lodges;   Other Aboriginal Healing Centers & Programs in the region;   Individual Counselling & / or Referrals to other resources. Back to Top Geographic Area to be covered:   On / Off Reserve, Victims / Family in the Province of Nova Scotia On / Off Reserve, Victims / Family in the Province of New Brunswick On / Off Reserve, Victims / Family in the Gaspè On / Off Reserve, Victims / Family in the Province of Prince Edward Island On / Off Reserve, Victims / Family in the Province of Newfoundland & Labrador On / Off Reserve, Victims / Family in the United States (US) Back to Top