Toolkits
The Returning Home Society has brought together a collection of free resources, featuring materials developed by our team alongside valuable tools from other trusted organizations. Curated to empower survivors, families, helpers, and community members, these materials provide the language and practical tools necessary to guide meaningful conversations about residential schools, navigate historical trauma, and advocate for life promotion and collective healing.
Returning Home Society Resources:
Healing Historical Trauma
Healing Historical Trauma: A Guide for Service Providers To effectively support healing, service providers must first understand the past. Developed by the Returning Home Society, this educational resource offers a brief outlook on the roots of historical trauma. It is designed to provide you with the essential historical context needed to help guide individuals, families, and communities through their healing journeys.
Community & Partner Resources:
Thunderbird Life Promotion Toolkit
Thunderbird Partnership Foundation Resources The Thunderbird Partnership Foundation is a national non-profit organization dedicated to advancing First Nations mental wellness and addressing substance use through a holistic, culture-based lens. Guided by Indigenous knowledge, they provide comprehensive resources, research, and frameworks designed to support community healing. Their work centers on fostering cultural humility and supporting wellness for First Nations individuals, families, and communities.