ELDER SUPPORT SERVICES

Eyaa-Keen is proud to provide a new Elder Support Services program, offering cultural support services in various Manitoba Aboriginal languages to Indian Residential School (IRS) survivors involved in the process of resolving an IRS claim through ADR, IAP and CEP.

When revisiting IRS experiences, survivors are often forced to relive past hurts, abuses, and traumas, making this process painful and potentially debilitative for some individuals. Through Eyaa-Keen Centre, Elders (both men and women) are available to provide support directly to IRS survivors through one-on-one sessions in Winnipeg, and at various activities and events.

When requested by IRS survivors, Elders will provide emotional support, as well as cultural ceremonies as required. Elders may also attend and provide support at IRS resolution proceedings, processes, court hearings; truth and reconciliation events; and commemorative events. IRS survivors, as well as immediate family members and other support persons, can access Elder support services prior to applying for compensation for pre-claim support; during the claim process for support; and post-claim for after care and future care.

For more information about Elder Support Services, please contact Eyaa-Keen.