93 The Chapais Fire Tragedy
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SEASON FINALE - Back September 1 | Thanks for your support! QUEBEC | New Year’s Eve, 1979. The rural mining town of Chapais was preparing to bring in 1980 in style with a fundraiser for 300 people. But just after midnight, the careless actions of one guest caused a fire that would leave the community forever changed. Residential Schools resources & support: Podcast: Residential Schools by Historica Canadahosted by Shaneen Robinson-Desjarlais Episode: ”Holding Space for Grief” Canadaland Episode #312 hosted by Ryan McMahon and Anna McKenzie Article: “7 Ways to support Indigenous people grieving in wake of the news of the 215 children” by Anna McKenzie Mental Health Resources: In Canada And Mental Health Research Canada https://www.mhrc.ca/national-polling-covid In United States In Australia In United Kingdom Credits:  Research & Writing: Kristi Lee Audio editing and production: We Talk of Dreams  Disclaimer voiced by the host of True Theme Song: We Talk of Dreams' Thanks for supporting our sponsors! See the special offer codes here   Don't like the ads? Access early episodes without the ads plus bonus content and more on Patreon and Supercast. Learn more   All credits and information sources can be found on the page for this episode at canadiantruecrime.ca/episodes.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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