Message from Minister Andrew Carrier, Minister of Residential & Day Schools.

As Minister of Residential & Day Schools, I am deeply honoured to represent us, the survivors, in the MMF Cabinet. The creation of our Residential & Day School department enables a space dedicated to fostering connection, support, and the revival of our familial bonds and reconnection to our roots through our various support programs.

Here, in our shared experiences, we find a sanctuary to share our stories and embark on a journey of healing from the injustices and traumas of our childhoods. Our commitment remains firm in bringing our children's spirits home, as evidenced by our ongoing research initiative, "pekeywaytahihnan nutr zanfaan leur zisprii".

As survivors, our strength lies in our solidarity and our resilience. Together, we forge a path forward, ensuring our voices are heard and our stories resonate for generations to come. Let us be remembered not only as survivors but as the courageous advocates who fought for justice and who, through our stories, protected the future of our Red River Métis Heritage from the previous mistakes of governmental assimilation.

Together, we brighten the path towards reconnecting with our culture and family, healing, seeking justice, ensuring that the spirit of our children finds peace, and that our cultural legacy remains vibrant and unbroken.