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The Bloom Group responds to the most urgent needs of Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside.

National Truth and Reconciliation Day September 30

National Truth and Reconciliation Day September 30, 2023

The Bloom Group acknowledges the wrongdoings of colonialism leading to Indian residential schools, the Sixties Scoop, and missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls culminating in the genocide of First Peoples in Canada.

While we cannot change the past, we recognize the intergenerational trauma survivors face and will continue to reflect and learn from the darker part of our Canadian history so these unspeakable crimes are not repeated.

#Indigenous #DTES #women #PowellPlace #shelter #TruthAndReconciliation #truth #unity #CoastSalish

National Truth and Reconciliation Day September 30

National Truth and Reconciliation Day September 30, 2023

Orange Shirt Day falls on September 30, the same day as National Truth and Reconciliation.

On Orange Shirt Day, Indigenous and non-Indigenous people are encouraged to come together in the spirit of hope and reconciliation to honour residential school survivors, their families, and communities.

The goal is to create awareness of the individual, family and community inter-generational impacts of Indian Residential Schools.

Let us take this day to learn about the darker part of the Canadian history and acknowledge the unfair treatment of Indigenous people.

#TheBloomGroup #TruthAndReconciliation #OrangeShirtDay #Orange #Indigenous #DTES #ResidentialSchools

National Truth and Reconciliation Day September 30

National Truth and Reconciliation Day September 30, 2023

-Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside (DTES) has the highest proportion of Indigenous people in the city at 31%.

-This urban population is made up of people originating from Indigenous communities all across the country.

-The DTES is located on the traditional and unceded lands of the Coast Salish peoples.

-40% - 50% of women at Powell Place women’s emergency shelter in the DTES identify as Indigenous.

#Indigenous #DTES #women #PowellPlace #shelter #TruthAndReconciliation #truth #unity #CoastSalish #Charity #Nonprofit #Donate #Makeadifference

National Truth and Reconciliation Day September 30

National Truth and Reconciliation Day September 30, 2023

The Indian Act of 1920 tried to force Indigenous children to assimilate to Canada’s colonial culture by making them attend residential schools.

The schools were mandated to prepare Indigenous children for simple jobs in the Canadian workforce.

The Federal government failed to set clear goals and standards for education at the residential schools and, as a result, the students didn’t learn the skills they needed to either succeed in their home communities or in the broader labour market.

In 2022, 7.8% of unemployed were Indigenous compared to the national average of 5.2%. In 2021, the unemployment rate for Indigenous people was 11.6% compared to the national average of 7.46%.

#IndianAct #1920 #Indigenous #unemployment #TruthAndReconciliation #colonialism #ResidentialSchools #TheBloomGroup

National Truth and Reconciliation Day September 30

National Truth and Reconciliation Day September 30, 2023

-Over 150,000 Indigenous children placed into residential schools between 1867 – 1996.

-Over 4,100 children died.

-Last residential school closed in Canada in 1996.

-Under the Indian Act, established in 1920, it became compulsory for every Indigenous child to attend a residential school and unlawful for them to attend any other educational institution.

-The children were not allowed to speak their native language, wear any clothing from their culture, or partake in any cultural activities.

-They were subjected to strict rules and a rigid routine.

#ResidentialSchools #Indigenous #TruthAndReconiciliation #Truth #IndianAct #1920 #TheBloomGroup

In honour of World Gratitude Day, we turn our atte

In honour of World Gratitude Day, we turn our attention and thanks to the community of donors, partners, volunteers, staff, and clients that are The Bloom Group.

We are the sum of our parts built on a collective foundation of individual talents, strengths and devotion.

We give thanks to each of you for your dedication to creating a resilient and safe community where everyone can thrive.

#WorldGratitudeDay #thankful #donate #charity #makeadifference #volunteer #DTES #SpringHouse #women #shelter #housing

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