Residential School Legacy and Healing
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SUMMARY - Residential School Legacy and Healing
This forum discusses Residential School Legacy and Healing within the context of Truth, Healing, and Reconciliation.
This thread serves as the authoritative definition and scope for discussions in this forum. It is maintained by CanuckDUCK administrators and evolves based on community input from the broader forum discussions.
For discussion of how this topic affects other areas of Canadian civic life, see the RIPPLE thread below.
Canada's Dark Secret | Featured Documentaries
In 1996, the last residential school in Canada was closed down, bringing to light horrifying stories about the methods used to sever indigenous children from the influence of their families and to assimilate them into the dominant "Canadian" culture.
Residential Schools in Canada: A Timeline
Residential Schools in Canada: Understanding the Timeline of Tragedy and Accountability
The history of residential schools in Canada spans more than a century—from early colonial missions through systematic government policy to the ongoing legacy of intergenerational trauma. Understanding this timeline is essential for all Canadians seeking to comprehend the truth that reconciliation requires, and the context for Indigenous peoples' contemporary experiences and demands.