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We acknowledge that the Vancouver Campus operates on the shared, unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsleil Waututh), and sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) Nations of the Coast Salish peoples, and are grateful for their stewardship since time immemorial.
As campus is closed on Orange Shirt Day, we will be wearing our orange shirts at Adler on:
Monday, September 29th
All September 2025 incoming students were given a orange shirt for NDTR in their orientation package.
Don't forget to wear your orange shirt on September 30th as well!
The first Common Hour of the 2025-2026 is in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The presentation on the History and Impacts of Indian Residential Schools in Canada is presented by the Indian Residential School Survivors Society (IRSSS).
This session will offer an honest and compassionate exploration of the history and lasting impacts of residential schools in Canada. Together, we will review why Indigenous children were forcibly taken into these institutions, uncover what truly happened to survivors and to those who never made it home, and reflect on the profound intergenerational effects that continue to shape Indigenous communities today. Participants will also examine their own responsibilities in reconciliation, learning how to move forward with awareness, empathy, and meaningful action
Open to all students, staff and faculty. Please register to attend.
We invite you to wear your Orange Shirt Day t-shirts to this Common Hour as a sign of solidarity.
*Part of the SRP Common Hour Bundle for Counselling Psychology Students. Counselling Psychology students must register with their full name, Adler email and stay for the duration to receive the hour credit.
Kristen Bob, Tthul;sil;lumaat
Resolution Health Support Worker / Workshop Coordinator IRSS
Kristen is the Workshop Coordinator for the Indian Residential School Survivors Society with experience in speaking on the History and Impacts of Residential School, as well as Cultural Agility, and ways to support Residential School Survivors, Intergenerational Survivors and acknowledging those who never made it home. Kristen's Background includes, Language and Culture Program Coordinator, Indigenous Child and Youth Mentor, certified in Indigenous Child and Youth Care and currently stands as a board member for the Hul'q'umni'num Lands and Resource Society located on Vancouver Island.
The Indian Residential School Survivors Society (IRSSS) is a provincial and non-profit organization that provides essential services to residential school survivors and families experiencing intergenerational trauma.
The IRSSS has been serving First Nations people in B.C. since 1994, just ten years after the last Indian Residential School closed in the province. Recently, the IRSSS has supported survivors and intergenerational survivors with triggering and distressing situations, including the uncovering of unmarked graves at Indian Residential Schools across the country, by providing emotional and cultural support as needed.
The ever-changing and growing team at the IRSSS also provides dedicated and specialized services to support people, families and communities affected by Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG). In addition, the IRSSS supports intergenerational survivors (aged 12-18) who are in the criminal justice system who seek culture as well as support with building healthy relationships.
