First Nations Child and Family Caring Society of Canada

Available in English and French, Spirit Bear's Guide to the TRC Calls to Action is a great way to teach children of all ages about reconciliation and our responsibilities to one another. 🧡

Find a copy here: https://fncaringsociety.com/publications/spirit-bears-guide-truth-and-reconciliation-commission-canada-calls-action

On National Indigenous Peoples Day, we are honoured to recognize Phyllis Sock as the first ever Raymond Shingoose Leadership Award recipient.

This award honours leadership, dedication, and commitment to First Nations children, youth, and families, inspired by the legacy of Raymond Shingoose.

Phyllis, your leadership and commitment to First Nations children, youth, and families has made tremendous change and continues to make a lasting impact on the lives of so many. Thank you!

We also extend our congratulations to our Honourable Mention recipients, Arnold Wapass and Michelle Sacobie Claybourn for their meaningful contributions.

You can watch Spirit Bear's third film, , for free on !

Join Spirit Bear and Jake, the reconciliation dog, as they share what it means to honour residential school Survivors and explore ways people can take responsibility for advancing reconciliation, including learning about the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action.

https://vimeo.com/spiritbeartv

Did you know that Spirit Bear's books are available as eBooks? If you're looking for a more accessible way to follow along with Spirit Bear's adventures, find his books on eReader platforms such as Kobo, Apple and OverDrive.

Join us as we share conversations that uplift the voices, knowledge, and experiences of First Nations children, youth, families, and Nations. Each season brings thoughtful discussions with students, experts, and leaders working to advance wellbeing and justice.
Listen, learn, and be part of the movement toward meaningful change.

🎙️ All episodes are free — https://fncaringsociety.com/spirit-bear-podcast

If your Jordan's Principle request has been denied or is stuck in the backlog, check out our information sheet for what legal avenues are available to you 📑

Available in French and English: https://fncaringsociety.com/publications/remedies-denied-or-delayed-jordans-principle-requests-information-sheet

In case you missed it! Our FNCFS Resources page just got an update!

Check it out for the latest on the Loving Justice Plan and long-term reform of FNCFS—all in one easy place. https://fncaringsociety.com/fncfs-resources

Did you know all four of Spirit Bear's books are available to read in English, French and some First Nations languages? For educators, families or communities looking to teach about equity, reconciliation & how kids can make a difference, don't forget to check out the accompanying learning guides! 📚 https://fncaringsociety.com/spirit-bear/books-learning-guides

Celebrated every May and June, Honouring Memories, Planting Dreams invites people of all ages to plant heart gardens in memory of children lost to the residential school system, to honour residential school Survivors and their families, and to support the legacy of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC).

Don’t forget to visit our website and add your heart garden to the map to stand alongside other caring individuals showing their commitment to reconciliation .
https://ow.ly/8ZUe50YQJ42

Our newest resource sets out the main myths being advanced about Canada’s proposed plan to permanently end its discriminatory conduct in First Nations Child and Family Services (often called long term reform) and explains what those claims mean in practical terms for First Nations. Learn more about what is really being proposed here: https://fncaringsociety.com/publications/myths-what-you-need-know