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Legacy of Hope Foundation: Where Are the Children: Legacy of Residential Schools
A history of aboriginal children who attended residential schools in Canada from 1831 to the 1990s. Traces the implementation of government policies of forced assimilation, outcomes, and impacts. Includes video of residential school...
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Nicro: Residential Schools and Abuse
The purpose of residential schools was to transform Aboriginal children from "savages" into civilized people in Canada. Ties with families, culture, and traditions were to be wiped out. Find out more about the rules, abuse,and the...
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Legacy of Hope Foundation: Exhibitions
This website provides information about residential schools in Canada. This page presents online exhibitions about the residential school experiences of different groups of native Canadians.
Gabriel Dumont Institute
Virtual Museum of Metis History and Culture: Metis Educational Life
Essay looks at the history of Metis education since the fur trade days. Includes discussion questions and a bibliography.
Curated OER
Cbc News: A History of Residential Schools
Need a better understanding of residential schools? Through a series of pertinent Q&As, this article provides a clear history and timeline of the schools, the controversy they caused, and the final apology by the Canadian government.
Curated OER
Cbc.ca: A Timeline of Residential Schools
Need more facts about residential schools? This informative article is arranged in descending date order from the current government apology back in time to the inception of these controversial schools.
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Exploring the Atlantic World: 1450 1850: Conversion Tactics
The Europeans tried to convert Native Americans to Christianity in a variety of ways ranging from the brutal force methods of the conquistadors to acceptance of the other's spirituality and way of life.
Gabriel Dumont Institute
Virtual Museum of Metis History and Culture: Schools Historical Photos
This collection of historical photos shows many of the schools that Metis would have attended. Some of these were residential schools.
Alberta Online Encyclopedia
Alberta Online Encyclopedia: Health & Wellness: Reserve Communities
Here are a variety of lesson plans for both elementary and secondary school students, provided to help students assess the health and wellness of Aboriginal Cultures. One specific lesson looks at Reserve Communities in contemporary society.