CONTENT/TRIGGER WARNING: Mentions of Indian Residential Schools, Assimilation, Ongoing Harm, Colonial Impacts. "The ivy-covered stone walls of St. Eugene Resort lend the building near Cranbrook, BC an air of dignity and elegance that belies its dark past. At first glance it looks like any other historic hotel, but from 1912 to 1970, the St. Eugene Mission was a residential school for Indigenous children – one of over 130 residential schools that operated in Canada between 1831 and 1996. Indigenous tourism plays a vital role in sharing Indigenous culture and helps visitors gain understanding and perspective. Supporting Indigenous tourism operators is also a way to support reconciliation and create a positive impact on the economic growth of Indigenous communities. Here are four former residential schools that are now home to Canadian Indigenous tourism experiences." 📍: @steugeneresort The Indian Residential Schools Crisis Line is available 24-hours a day for anyone experiencing pain or distress as a result of his or her Residential school experience. For immediate support please contact 1-800-721-0066⁣ Read RECLAIMING OUR STORY by Debbie Olsen ➡️ https://bit.ly/3CWOH5S #DestinationIndigenous #TheOriginalOriginal