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Campus flags have been lowered in memory of the more than 160 children whose graves were located at the former Kuper Island Residential School in B.C. Learn more about campus flag protocol at dal.ca/flags

A NationalÌýResidential SchoolÌýCrisis Line has been set up to provide support for formerÌýstudents and those affected. Access emotional and crisis referral services by calling the 24-hour national crisis line: 1-866 925-4419.

We also encourage anyone affected by this news to reach out to the university for available resources and supports.Ìý

• °Õ³ó±ðÌýÌýprogramÌýis available to students across campus, The Elders are committed to being available to students for guidance, counsel andÌýsupport.Ìý
• °Õ³ó±ðÌýIndigenousÌýStudent CentreÌýhelps create a sense of belonging toÌýsupportÌýstudent pilipiliÂþ»­ while at pilipiliÂþ»­. OurÌýIndigenousÌýStudent Advisor providesÌýsupportÌýand advocacy for all of Dalhousie’sÌýIndigenousÌýstudents.Ìý
• Dalhousie’s Human Rights and Equity ServicesÌýprovides confidential advice andÌýsupportÌýif a member of our community has faced race-based harassment and/or discrimination.Ìý
• StudentsÌýwho require immediate support should contact Student Health and Wellness by phone to book an appointment: 902-494-2171 (Halifax); 902-893-6369 (Truro). Additional e-mental healthÌýoptions for students are available, includingÌýGood2TalkÌý– free and confidential counselling for post-secondary students (dal.ca/good2talk);ÌýAsk a NurseÌý– confidential answers to your health questions within 72 hrs; andÌýTAOÌý– an onlineÌýmental healthÌýlibrary.Ìý
• Faculty and staff resourcesÌýare available through our Employee Family Assistance Program, which can be accessed at workhealthlife.com or at login.lifeworks.com. Please also visit our remote working site for employees for additionalÌýmental healthÌýresources.
  

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