Explain how residential schools lead to assimilation

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Case Study: Use the link provided to read the article entitled "Childhood Denied" to gain insight into the human rights violations faced by indigenous peoples of Canada. Additionally, watch the videos included in this resource and respond to the discussion questions below to showcase your new learning.

Questions:

1 When did residential schools operate in Canada and where? How many schools were there in total? How many children attended these schools approximately?

2 Who funded and ran these schools? What was the purpose of these schools? Explain.

3 Explain how residential schools lead to assimilation and the loss of identity for indigenous youth.

4 Comment on the legacy of the residential school system, the 60's scoop and the child welfare system after viewing the first video included in this resource. What have you learned about these three systems from the stories of survivors featured in the video?

5 After viewing the video featuring Mary Courchene, explain what you have learned about intergenerational trauma.

6 When did the government of Canada apologize? Who was the prime minister at the time? Explain the purpose of the Truth and Reconciliation Committee. Summarize the findings of the Commission's final report?

7 Define the term genocide. The Truth and Reconciliation Committee determined their findings were consistent with genocide. Support their determination with evidence shared in the resource.

8 The Commission identified four things that must occur for reconciliation to happen. What are these four things?

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