10 Questions
Which organization was responsible for running the residential schools in Canada?
The Catholic Church
What was the main purpose of the residential schools in Canada?
To assimilate and christianize indigenous children
How many children were forcibly taken from their parents and sent to residential schools in Canada?
Over 150,000
When did the last residential school for indigenous children in Canada close?
1998
What happened to many of the children in the residential schools?
They were physically and sexually abused
What brought new attention to the shameful history of residential schools in Canada?
Last year, when archaeologists detected what they believed to be 200 unmarked graves at an old school in Canada, it brought new attention to one of the most shameful chapters of that nation's history.
What was the purpose of the residential schools in Canada?
They were designed to assimilate and Christianize indigenous children by ripping them from their parents, their culture, and their community.
What were the consequences for indigenous children in the residential schools?
The children were often referred to as savages, forbidden from speaking their languages or practicing their traditions, and many were physically and sexually abused. Thousands of children never made it home.
When did the last residential school for indigenous children in Canada close?
The last of Canada's 139 residential schools for indigenous children closed in 1998.
How many children were forcibly taken from their parents and sent to residential schools in Canada?
More than 150,000 children from hundreds of indigenous communities across Canada were forcibly taken from their parents by the government and sent to residential schools funded by the state and run by churches.
Exploring Canada's Dark History: Test Your Knowledge on the Forced Removal of Indigenous Children
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