Through Jeannie’s story, we are reminded of the devastating legacy of Residential Schools — and the resilience of Survivors and their families.
📖 Read Part II of "A Survivor’s Story" by Terry Crosby here:
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“When she returned home after her first year of school, she couldn’t understand what her own mother was saying.”

Taken from her home at just 7 years old, Jeannie was separated from her mother, her siblings, her language, and her culture. Her story reveals not only the trauma of those years but also the deep love between a mother and daughter — and the lasting impacts of being torn away.

In this powerful article, Sashbear Director of Indigenous Relations, Terry Crosby, shares the story of his mother, Jeannie Mianscum (Crosby) — a Cree woman from Mistissini, Quebec — and her experiences in Canada’s Residential School system.

📸 Danielle with her service dog, Beau, and Regional Development Advisor Donna Lynn Clark.

Danielle’s dedication, compassion, and commitment have made an incredible impact through the years, and we are so grateful for everything she continues to give to our community. 🧡 Congratulations, Danielle — this recognition is so well deserved! 👏✨

📸 Danielle with her service dog, Beau, and Regional Development Advisor Donna Lynn Clark.

Danielle’s dedication, compassion, and commitment have made an incredible impact through the years, and we are so grateful for everything she continues to give to our community. 🧡 Congratulations, Danielle — this recognition is so well deserved! 👏✨

Our fundraising campaign will remain open until September 30. Your support is making a difference! Together, we are making waves. 🧡 buff.ly/2P70JBf

Thank you for helping us grow this wave of hope. Let’s keep going so that every family has access to support, in every corner of the country. 🧡

Sashbear receives no government funding, so we rely on the generosity of people like you to sustain our vital programs and continue their growth. Let’s keep the momentum going and close out strong with our Montreal Walk on September 14—our final walk of the year!

But we’re not done yet. The need for Sashbear’s free, life-changing mental health and suicide prevention programs is growing. We want to reach even more families across Canada—but we can’t do it alone.

We hit it early because so many of you stepped up, and because our movement has grown from 5 Walks last year to 10 Walks coast to coast in 2025. That’s the power of unity, purpose, and heart. Thank you, Canada! 🧡