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Lillian Elias
Lillian Elias was a prominent Canadian residential school survivor and an advocate for Indigenous rights and language preservation. Born in Tuktoyaktuk, Northwest Territories, she was taken from her family at a young age and sent to a residential school, where she experienced the trauma of cultural suppression and harsh living conditions. Despite the pain of her experience, Elias became a tireless advocate for her Inuvialuktun language and culture. She worked as a teacher, focusing on preserving her language and passing it on to younger generations. Lillian Elias shared her story to raise awareness about the impacts of the residential school system, becoming a respected voice in Canada’s efforts toward reconciliation.
Lillian Elias: A Residential School Survivor’s Story, Historica Canada.
A residential school survivor shares his story of trauma and healing, The Globe and Mail.
Michael Cheena
Michael Cheena is an Indigenous Canadian known for his activism and advocacy for Indigenous rights and issues, particularly in relation to the legacy of residential schools in Canada. As a survivor of the residential school system, Cheena has been outspoken about the trauma and abuse experienced by Indigenous children forced into these institutions. His advocacy includes sharing his personal experiences to raise awareness about the lasting impacts of the schools on Indigenous communities. He has worked to promote healing, reconciliation, and the preservation of Indigenous cultures and languages. Cheena’s voice has contributed to national conversations on truth and reconciliation efforts in Canada.
Clifford Quah, Cora Voyageur, Rose Grace Miller,
Three Residential School Survivors speak out about their experience and trauma while attending Canadian Residential Schools.
Residential school survivors on the scars of abuse, CBC News.
Residential school survivor separated from siblings, CBC News.
Karen Chaboyer
Karen Chaboyer is an Ojibwa mother and grandmother from Rainy River First Nations, Indigenous Activist, and a residential school survivor from Canada. She has been a strong advocate for Indigenous rights, particularly focusing on the legacy of residential schools and the intergenerational trauma they caused. Chaboyer has shared her personal experiences to highlight the deep emotional and cultural impacts of these institutions on Indigenous communities. Her work has contributed to the broader movement of reconciliation in Canada, bringing attention to the need for healing and justice for survivors of residential schools. Through her activism, Chaboyer aims to promote awareness, healing, and the preservation of Indigenous heritage.