Residential schools art

#215 in memory of the children found at residential school in BC. I am a granddaughter of 2 survivors.

**Towana Miller** - Residential School

Were Canada's residential schools designed with cemeteries? - Coast Reporter

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TRUE RHYTHM Entertainment Inc. on Instagram: "Today we pause to learn and reflect. We recognize the tragic history of residential schools and the legacy that lingers within Indigenous communities to this day. Our commitment is to educate ourselves and our teammates on the truth of Canada's history. We have a long way to go, but we are committed to being part of the change. Kukwstsétsemc 🧡 *Art by Ashley Michel of @4generationscreations #EveryChildMatters #NDTR #OrangeShirtDay #TruthAndRec

Generations of First Nations children were abducted to institutions to solve the country’s ‘Indian problem’. Thousands never returned

Sept. 30 is Orange Shirt Day. It's also known as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a day in honour of the Indigenous children who were sent away to residential schools in Canada. Phyllis Webstad, the creator of Orange Shirt Day, curated this list of titles for youth to read.

In Manitoba, at least 338 children died at the province’s residential schools or within a year of leaving the schools, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission found. But the names of almost half aren't known.

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Residential Schools were created for the Native kids on reserves. All Native children were forced to attend this school. The main purpose of it's creation was so that all Native children will be thought about European style and they had to let go of their Native style. Most of the kids were treated badly, they were not fed well. As a result many of the children grew up with emotional scars that affect their kids because they are forced to use drugs and liquor in order to forget about the…

Indigenous communities are renewing calls for the Roman Catholic Church to apologize for its role in residential schools that forcibly removed children from their homes.

The site on Pickard St. appears innocuous and historic photos of children lined up at the school even appear sweet and innocent, but the reality of this former school's history is more troubling. In an attempt to "cleanse" the children of their Indian culture, all native clothing, language, and customs were forbidden. Chain links on the walls still show where children were once chained to the walls for hours at a time. At least 174 children died in the first few years of being separated from…

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Making its premiere on National Aboriginal Day, Historica Canada’s newest Heritage Minute explores the dark history of Indian residential schools and their lasting effects on Indigenous people.

These picture books help teach about Indian Residential Schools, which is foundational to understanding Canada as it is today.

Explore this photo album by Museums of History NSW - State Archives Collection on Flickr!