Over the last number of years, it has become increasingly clear to Métis Nation British Columbia that Métis residential school survivors and intergenerational survivors are not being seen, heard, acknowledged, elevated or meaningfully supported in their healing journeys. Métis Survivors are often forgotten, and unique Métis experiences are profoundly unacknowledged, disregarded, and disparaged.
With the attention of Canada and BC on a healing pathway forward, we felt that now is the time to move forward to amplify these voices. That is why Season 3 of the critically acclaimed Métis Speaker Series is dedicated solely to Métis residential school and inter-generational survivors. It is hoped that the amplification of these unique voices can help to heal and for others to understand their stories.
Over the season, you will hear a range of stories. Some of these will be challenging and difficult to hear. We thank those who volunteered to come forward. It is through their bravery and courage that Métis voices will be forgotten no more.