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What was the primary goal of the Canadian government and churches in establishing residential schools for Indigenous children?
What was the primary goal of the Canadian government and churches in establishing residential schools for Indigenous children?
- To provide Indigenous children with a superior education compared to public schools.
- To assimilate Indigenous children into Euro-Canadian and Christian society by eradicating their original identity. (correct)
- To offer Indigenous children opportunities for economic advancement.
- To foster cultural exchange between Indigenous and Euro-Canadian communities.
According to the provided context, what was a specific form of mistreatment endured by students in residential schools?
According to the provided context, what was a specific form of mistreatment endured by students in residential schools?
- Students received adequate nutritional support and medical care.
- Students were encouraged to maintain their cultural practices freely.
- Students were treated with respect and understanding by the school staff.
- Students experienced brutal treatment that included physical, psychological, emotional and sexual abuse. (correct)
When did the last residential school in Canada close, according to the provided information?
When did the last residential school in Canada close, according to the provided information?
- In 2006
- In 1996 (correct)
- In 1976
- In 1986
What action did the Canadian government take in 2008 regarding the operation of residential schools?
What action did the Canadian government take in 2008 regarding the operation of residential schools?
What led to increased public outrage related to residential schools in 2021?
What led to increased public outrage related to residential schools in 2021?
Which of the following actions exemplifies a method used by residential schools to 'kill the Indian in the child'?
Which of the following actions exemplifies a method used by residential schools to 'kill the Indian in the child'?
What symbolic significance is attributed to the deaths of Curtis White Fox and Arden Litte Light in relation to the residential school system?
What symbolic significance is attributed to the deaths of Curtis White Fox and Arden Litte Light in relation to the residential school system?
According to the provided text, how did some students demonstrate resistance within the residential school system?
According to the provided text, how did some students demonstrate resistance within the residential school system?
In what way did cutting off the hair of Indigenous children in residential schools serve as a method of cultural assimilation?
In what way did cutting off the hair of Indigenous children in residential schools serve as a method of cultural assimilation?
How do the deaths in residential schools, as symbolized by figures like Curtis White Fox and Arden Litte Light, challenge the intended outcomes of the assimilation efforts?
How do the deaths in residential schools, as symbolized by figures like Curtis White Fox and Arden Litte Light, challenge the intended outcomes of the assimilation efforts?
Considering the treatment of Indigenous children in residential schools, how might the concept of 'cultural genocide' apply?
Considering the treatment of Indigenous children in residential schools, how might the concept of 'cultural genocide' apply?
What does the act of forcing Indigenous children to mimic teachers (=nuns, priests) and their practices signify within the context of residential schools?
What does the act of forcing Indigenous children to mimic teachers (=nuns, priests) and their practices signify within the context of residential schools?
If a survivor of residential schools secretly maintained their Indigenous language and traditions, yet outwardly conformed to school rules to avoid punishment, how would this best be characterized?
If a survivor of residential schools secretly maintained their Indigenous language and traditions, yet outwardly conformed to school rules to avoid punishment, how would this best be characterized?
Considering the long-term impacts of residential schools on Indigenous communities, which of the following represents a potential intergenerational consequence?
Considering the long-term impacts of residential schools on Indigenous communities, which of the following represents a potential intergenerational consequence?
Given the multiple methods used to assimilate Indigenous children, which of the following strategies would have most directly undermined the continuation of Indigenous knowledge and traditions across generations?
Given the multiple methods used to assimilate Indigenous children, which of the following strategies would have most directly undermined the continuation of Indigenous knowledge and traditions across generations?
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Residential Schools
Residential Schools
Schools set up by the Canadian government and run by churches with the goal to assimilate Indigenous children.
Goal of Residential Schools
Goal of Residential Schools
Residential schools aimed to assimilate Indigenous children by making them lose their identity and adapt to Euro-Canadian and Christian ways of living.
Forced Attendance
Forced Attendance
Forcing Indigenous children to attend schools set up by the Canadian government and run by churches was a method of cultural assimilation.
Language Suppression
Language Suppression
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Deaths Symbolize
Deaths Symbolize
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Assimilation Methods
Assimilation Methods
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Acts of Resistance
Acts of Resistance
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Treatment in Schools
Treatment in Schools
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Cutting Hair
Cutting Hair
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Study Notes
Residential Schools
- Indigenous children were forced to attend schools set up by the Canadian government and run by churches.
- The goal was to assimilate Indigenous children, eradicate their identity, and force them to adopt Euro-Canadian and Christian lifestyles.
- Students faced brutal treatment, including physical, psychological, emotional, and sexual abuse.
- Some students died and were buried in unmarked graves on school grounds.
- The last residential school closed in 1996, and many victims are still alive today.
- In 2008, the Canadian government issued an apology to the Indigenous Peoples of Canada.
- In 2021, unmarked graves discovered at former residential schools sparked widespread outrage.
Methods to "Kill the Indian in the Child"
- Children were torn away from their families and culture.
- Hair was cut off, which is a significant part of their identity.
- Students were prohibited from speaking their Native language and were punished if they did.
- Students were forced to mimic teachers, such as nuns and priests, and their practices.
Symbolism of Deaths
- The deaths of Curtis White Fox and Arden Litte Light symbolize the failure of forced assimilation.
- Despite the brutal punishments, teachers failed to suppress the students' Indigenous identity as the children died instead of assimilating.
- The deaths symbolize resistance because they died as "Indians," showing the school failed to eliminate their Indigenous identity.
- The deaths also highlight the resistance of students who continued to speak their Native language secretly, despite knowing the consequences.
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