DSS Board supports the statement from Egale on the discovery of remains of 215 Indigenous Children at Kamloops residential school

Egale is a National 2SLGBTQI organization that is highly respected by DSS for its leadership and guidance. Like Egale, the members of DSS’s Board are deeply saddened by this latest example of Canada’s terrible colonial history and unforgivable treatment of Canadian Indigenous peoples. As stated by Egale “If you require support, the free National Indian Residential School Crisis Line for survivors of residential schools is available around the clock at 1-866-925-4419”.

Please see DSS’s land acknowledgement here. DSS’s Board is committed to making the voices of the Two Spirit and Indigiqueer communities we aim to serve heard. We commit to consult with Two Spirit and Indigiqueer community members on all of our projects and are proactive in increasing Indigenous representation on the Board. Our hearts go out to everyone touched by this tragic news. 

You can read Egale’s full statement here.