Indian Day School Survivors: Fund
Written by Paul Graif on 4 November 2021
A fund has been created to support Indian Day School (IDS) survivors, with the MCK saying that The IDS Legacy Fund will support survivors, their families and communities through projects and initiatives. These initiatives will fall under four (4) key themes: language & culture; healing & wellness; commemoration; and truth telling.
The McLean Day Schools Settlement Corporation (MDSSC) is seeking survivor input to better determine how this Legacy Fund should be administered and implemented. An event has been scheduled for Wednesday, November 10th, at Tewatohnhi’saktha, from 10am until 2pm. The get together will be followed by 30 minutes of mental health aftercare, however, dud to to COVID-19 safety protocols, no more than 15 people will be able to participate in this session. A second engagement event will be held virtually on Thursday, November 18th, from 1pm until 5pm, where 35 spots will be available.
Kahnawà:ke’s Indian Day Schools Settlement Coordinator Louise Mayo can be reached at 514-793-0662 or at louise.mayo@mck.ca
