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Which system of land survey or allotment was first adopted in Manitoba?
The Long Lot System
What did the European Settlers believe in terms of land allotment?
Allotting land in terms of equality and uniformity
Why did the government sign treaties with First Nations and offer land scrip to Métis children?
To provide equal access to resources for all farmers
Which system replaced the American grid system in the surveying of prairie land?
A system with 640 acres per square mile and townships of 36 sections
What halted the survey in the Red River Settlement?
An uprising instigated by some Métis under Louis Riel
What marked the end of an era of nomadic freedom and economic self-sufficiency for First Nations?
The survey of the prairie plains
What percentage of each township was available for homesteaders to claim?
Just over 44%
Which organization funded and ran the residential schools in Canada?
Various church organizations
When did the last residential school in Canada close?
1997
What was the purpose of the residential school system in Canada?
To assimilate Indigenous children into Christian civilization
What impact did the residential school system have on Indigenous children?
Exposed them to high death rates and abuse
During treaty negotiations, Indigenous leaders asked for schools on their reserves primarily because they saw them as a means of
preparing their children for the future
What was the promise made in the final draft of Treaty One regarding schools on Indigenous reserves?
The government would maintain a school on each reserve when desired by Indigenous people
Why did officials and their supporters view schools as a means of assimilation?
They saw schools as a way to integrate Indigenous people into the dominant culture
Which individual was a prominent educator and had a significant influence on the establishment of residential schools in British North America?
Egerton Ryerson
What did the missionaries believe was necessary to raise Indigenous peoples to the level of the whites?
Adoption of Western European cultures
Which Christian denomination ran most of the industrial schools in British Columbia?
Roman Catholic
Which Indigenous leader became Canada's first Indigenous senator in 1958?
James Gladstone
Who remarked that the Indians who attended certain industrial schools before 1905 have been the backbone of their reserves?
James Gladstone
Why did Clifford Sifton consider industrial schooling for Indigenous people a waste of time and effort?
Lack of physical, mental, and moral capabilities
During the establishment of residential schools, why did the government prefer residential schools over day schools?
Day schools were less effective in assimilating Indigenous children
What were the two types of residential schools during this time?
Boarding schools and industrial schools
What was the purpose of the Davin Report commissioned by the Canadian government in 1879?
To study the possibility of establishing residential schools for Indigenous children in the West
Why did the government in Ottawa decide to develop the already existing schools run by the churches in Western Canada?
It was more economical than creating its own system
Why did Indigenous parents criticize and resist sending their children to the industrial schools?
All of the above
According to the text, what was the objective of the federal government in implementing residential schools in Canada?
To assimilate Indigenous peoples and take over their lands
What was the purpose of the Indian Act amendment in 1920?
Both B and C
How many schools for Indigenous children were established in Canada from 1838 to 1985?
134 schools
What was the main emphasis of the explicit curriculum in residential schools in the early years?
Reading, Writing, and Arithmetic
According to the text, what were the two types of residential schools during this time?
Day schools and boarding schools
What was the key priority in the explicit curriculum of residential schools by 1910?
Religious instruction
What was the impact of the explicit curriculum on the implicit curriculum in residential schools?
All of the above
What was one of the most painful memories for many residential school students?
Not being allowed to speak their language
Which action did the community members and their allies take in response to the federal government's decision to close the Blue Quills Residential School?
They occupied the school and its grounds, engaging in traditional activities.
What message did the occupation of the Blue Quills Residential School send to the government and the broader society?
Indigenous communities were unified and determined to preserve their culture and assert their rights.
What was the outcome of the occupation of the Blue Quills Residential School?
The government handed over the administration of the school to the local First Nations community.
Which of the following regarding the transformation of former residential school buildings is true?
They have been turned into museums and cultural centers
What was the fate of the Prince Albert Indian Student Education Centre, the last remaining residential school in Canada?
It closed its doors in 1997
What is the purpose of the support counseling program established at the Woodland Cultural Centre?
To provide counseling for former students who experienced abuse
What did Edward Gamblin, a former student and country singer, emphasize about the healing process?
It is a one-to-one reconciliation
Who were the two individuals mentioned in the text who openly spoke about the abuse they endured during their time at residential schools?
Phil Fontaine and Randy Fred
In what ways did students demonstrate resilience and resourcefulness within the residential school system?
Finding spaces to speak their languages, seeking sources of food and fun, and forming enduring friendships while caring for one another
What were some of the reasons for the deaths of children in residential schools?
All of the above
How did families resist the control of residential schools?
Hiding their children from agents who came to take them away, advocating for better conditions at the schools, and getting staff members dismissed for mistreatment of students
Why did some former students burn down residential school buildings?
As an act of symbolic closure and resistance
What was the sentiment of former students towards the demolition of residential school buildings?
They felt no sadness or tears
Who is Garnet Angeconeb?
A member of the Aboriginal Healing Foundation Board of Directors
What was the purpose of Delaney Sharpe's journey across Canada?
To raise awareness for Residential school survivors
Who is Ralph Johnson?
A well-respected traditional healer in Northwest Ontario
What was the role of Mrs. Littledeer during the crisis in Kenora, Ontario?
She served with the Kenora Street Patrol
What was the purpose of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada?
To establish a shared understanding of the impact of residential schools
What is the main message conveyed by Mi’kmaw Sister Dorothy Moore in the text?
The importance of focusing on the future
What does Greg Younging's perspective on micro-reconciliation emphasize?
The need for individual Canadians to confront the dark history of residential schools
What is the significance of Chief Shane Gottfriedson's words in the text?
The enduring spirit and resilience of Indigenous peoples
According to the text, what was the impact of the residential school system on Indigenous children's mental and emotional well-being?
It led to a loss of cultural identity and self-esteem.
What was the role of the nuns in the residential school system?
They provided religious education and enforced strict discipline.
According to the text, who led the reconstituted Commission of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission?
Justice Murray Sinclair
What was the main reason for Indigenous parents' resistance to sending their children to the residential schools?
They were afraid that their children would be mistreated and abused.
What was the primary focus of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission?
Gathering statements and testimonials from residential school survivors
What impact did the residential school system have on the relationship between Indigenous children and their families?
It caused a strain and separation between children and their families.
How much financial compensation did the Canadian federal government agree to provide to survivors of residential schools?
$28,000 per person
What was the broader goal of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission?
To foster healing and reconciliation between Indigenous people and the Government of Canada
What was the final mission of Gord Downie, as mentioned in the text?
To memorialize Chanie Wenjack
What was the significance of the Assembly of First Nations honoring Gord Downie?
They supported his call for healing and reconciliation
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