The Chapais Fire Tragedy

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QUEBEC | New Year’s Eve, 1979. The rural mining town of Chapais was preparing to bring in 1980 in style with a fundraiser for 300 people. But just after midnight, the careless actions of one guest caused a fire that would leave the community forever changed.

Residential Schools resources & support:

Podcast: Residential Schools by Historica Canadahosted by Shaneen Robinson-Desjarlais

Episode: ”Holding Space for Grief” Canadaland Episode #312 hosted by Ryan McMahon and Anna McKenzie

Article: “7 Ways to support Indigenous people grieving in wake of the news of the 215 children” by Anna McKenzie

Article: Where to donate to support survivors of residential schools in Macleans

Support: Residential school survivors who need support can call the National Indian Residential School Crisis Line at 1-866-925-4419.

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Credits: 

Research & Writing: Kristi Lee

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