EP136. Connecting to Culture, Indian Residential Schools and, The TRC, with Jessica Sherk

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

The Yellowhead Institute

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

Instagram: @themomroompodcast | @reneereina_

The Mom Room Shop

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TikTok: @reneereina_

Facebook Community

JESSICA SHERK

Instagram: @shrekj25 @findingourpowertogether

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