Resources

In collaboration with the Survivors’ Secretariat, Know History has developed a resource to support Indigenous Nations in their continuous work to find unmarked burials and missing children associated with residential schools. Researching the Missing Children: An Introduction to Conducting an Archival Research Project provides an overview of the archival research process and how historical documents can support this important work. We have distributed physical copies of this booklet at National Gatherings on Unmarked Burials across Canada, and we are pleased to now make it available to everyone online.

Know History created Recording Your Truth: A Community Guide to Statement Gathering to support the sacred process of recording Residential School Survivors’ truths. Designed for community-led projects, the guide emphasizes the careful planning, resources, and respect needed to protect and honour the knowledge that Survivors share, particularly regarding missing children and unmarked burials. It offers a framework for setting project goals, developing a culturally sensitive methodology, and ensuring safety for both team members and statement providers. Each community can adapt this guide to align with its unique values and needs and is free to access online.