EP136. Connecting to Culture, Indian Residential Schools and, The TRC, with Jessica Sherk
The Mom Room · Renee Reina & Podcast Nation
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Show Notes
EP136. Jessica Sherk is a mixed Indigenous woman and daughter of a 60's scoop survivor. She recently completed her Master's in social work and is now part of the Indigenous-led, not for profit organization, Finding Our Power Together. In this episode Jessica shares her personal journey of connecting to her Indigenous identity which included searching for her biological family. Renee and Jessica also discuss the Indian Residential School System, generational trauma and, the lack of basic social determinants of health that many Indigenous communities across Canada still face today.
Resources:
Truth and Reconciliation Commission Reports
National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
How to Participate in The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (CBC Life)
Indigenous Content Creators to Support and Follow:
@learnwithshanese @notoriouscree @larissa_speaks @autumn.peltier @wapakhesis @mumilaaq @misscorinne86 @kendrajessie @shinanova @shaylaOh @indigenous_baddie @ohkairyn @nanookfareal @pam_palmater
Organizations to Support
@torontoindigenousharmreduction @findingourpowertogether @cdnroots @wematterorg
The Indian Residential Schools Survivors Society
RENEE REINA
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JESSICA SHERK
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