Honouring Eric Phillips: 2025 Volunteer Award Recipient
Akwesasne, Ontario, August 15, 2025
The National Sixties Scoop Healing Foundation of Canada was honoured to present the 2025 Volunteer Award to Eric Phillips at this year’s Annual General Meeting in Toronto. This award recognizes more than the hours a person gives, it celebrates a spirit of generosity, leadership, and care that strengthens the very fabric of our Survivor community.
A Steady and Humble Leader
Eric is not one to seek the spotlight. Those who know him describe him as steady, thoughtful, and deeply humble. Yet, his contributions ripple far beyond the tasks at hand. Whether he is welcoming guests with warmth, lending insight during meetings, or quietly ensuring that things run smoothly, Eric brings an approach grounded in respect, integrity, and a deep commitment to the well-being of others.
For Eric, volunteering is more than simply giving time, it is a way of living his values. He approaches every role with the belief that healing is a shared journey, and that the work of reconciliation requires patience, consistency, and compassion. His presence reminds us that change is built on relationships and trust.
Eric is wrapped in his star blanket made by Cree Gifts
The Volunteer Award is not given lightly. It represents the Foundation’s gratitude for those who embody the spirit of our movement, those who understand that meaningful change happens in both significant milestones and in the small, everyday acts of kindness. In recognizing Eric Phillips, the Foundation honours not only his time and dedication, but also the example he sets for all of us.
In a fast-moving world that often forgets to pause and reflect, Eric’s work reminds us that the path forward is made stronger by those who walk alongside the community with quiet determination and unwavering care.
.png)
With Gratitude We raise our hands in deep thanks to Eric Phillips for his heart work, his commitment, and his steadfast belief in the strength and resilience of Survivors. His leadership may be quiet, but its impact will be felt for years to come.
gilakas'la,kinanâskomitin,marsee, marsi cho, migwetch, nia:wen, nakummek, tshinashkumitin,wela’lin,tiniki, merci, thank you.
To learn more about the work of the National Sixties Scoop Healing Foundation of Canada and the impact of Survivors, visit www.sixtiesscoophealingfoundation.ca or follow us on social media.