st. Michael's
project
Peyakoskan Indian Residential School | Missing Children’s Search Initiative
What We Do
The St. Michael’s Project is a community-led initiative dedicated to uncovering the truth about the children who attended St. Michael’s Indian Residential School in Duck Lake, Saskatchewan, and never returned home.
Archival Research
Conducting research at archives across Canada to gather historical records & information related to St. Michael’s Indian Residential School.
Survivor Testimonies
Documenting the lived experiences and oral histories of Survivors to preserve their stories for future generations.
Missing Children's Research
Working to identify children who attended St. Michael’s Indian Residential School and never returned home.
Community Healing
Organizing healing ceremonies, Survivor gatherings, Elder gatherings, & community engagement activities that support healing & reconciliation.
Field Investigations
Supporting field investigations, including Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR), to assist in the search for potential unmarked burial sites.
Truth & Reconciliation
Working alongside Survivors, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, families, researchers, & partner communities to advance truth, healing, & reconciliation.
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Project Details
Project Details
Research &
Documentation
Research &
Documentation
- Archival research
- Historical document collection
- Survivor interviews
- Oral history preservation
Community
engagement
Community
engagement
- Healing ceremonies
- Survivor gatherings
- Elder gatherings
- Community engagement sessions
Field
investigations
Field
investigations
- Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR)
- Site investigations
- Research support
- Historical documentation
Community
partnerships
Community
partnerships
Working alongside:
- IRS Survivors
- Elders
- Knowledge Keepers
- Family members
- Partner communities
Research &
Documentation
- Archival research
- Historical document collection
- Survivor interviews
- Oral history preservation
Recreation
- Healing ceremonies
- Survivor gatherings
- Elder gatherings
- Community engagement sessions
Cultural
activities
- Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR)
- Site investigations
- Research support
- Historical documentation
Community
events
Working alongside:
- IRS Survivors
- Elders
- Knowledge Keepers
- Family members
- Partner communities
Our Purpose
The St. Michael’s Project was established by Beardy’s & Okemasis Cree Nation to uncover the truth about the children who attended St. Michael’s Indian Residential School in Duck Lake, Saskatchewan, and never returned home. The project is committed to identifying missing children, locating potential unmarked burial sites, documenting Survivor and community knowledge, and preserving the oral histories of former students. Working collaboratively with Survivors, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, family members, researchers, archivists, and partner communities, the project honours those impacted by the residential school system while supporting truth, healing, remembrance, and reconciliation.
truth
Seeking historical truth through archival research, Survivor testimony, and documented evidence.
healing
Creating opportunities for Survivors, families, & communities to gather, share experiences, and support one another.
remembrance
Honouring the children, Survivors, and families affected by St. Michael’s Indian Residential School.
reconciliation
Working with communities & partners to promote understanding & education.
Access Records
Requests for Indian Residential School records and statements through the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation must be submitted before September 2027. After this date, the records and statements referenced by the questionnaire will no longer be available.
office location
contact info
Contact Person
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Acting Project Coordinator
Jenny Gardipy -
Email
jenny.gardipy@beardysband.com -
Phone Us
306-212-7192
office hours
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Mon-Fri
9am-5pm -
Sat-Sun
Closed -
Stat Holidays
Closed
our crew
Coordinator
Jenny Gardipy
Norlaine Greyeyes
junior researcher
Ashton Sutherland