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What was the purpose of the government report mentioned in the text?
What was the purpose of the government report mentioned in the text?
- To recommend separating Indigenous children from their parents to assimilate them into Western culture (correct)
- To suggest integrating Indigenous children into their traditional communities
- To advocate for preserving Indigenous culture and rights
- To propose better funding for Indigenous education
Which group was excluded from the Indian Act as Status Indians?
Which group was excluded from the Indian Act as Status Indians?
- First Nations and Métis
- First Nations, Métis, and Inuit
- Métis and Inuit (correct)
- First Nations and Inuit
Who authorized the creation of the residential school system in Canada?
Who authorized the creation of the residential school system in Canada?
- The government report
- Dr. Peter Henderson Bryce
- Prime Minister John A. Macdonald (correct)
- The Anglican Church
What did Dr. Peter Henderson Bryce expose about the government's treatment of Indigenous children?
What did Dr. Peter Henderson Bryce expose about the government's treatment of Indigenous children?
What was the primary form of resistance mentioned in the text?
What was the primary form of resistance mentioned in the text?
What caused the death of Chanie Wenjack?
What caused the death of Chanie Wenjack?
Who called for a public inquiry into the abuse suffered at residential schools?
Who called for a public inquiry into the abuse suffered at residential schools?
What did the Truth and Reconciliation Commission establish funds for?
What did the Truth and Reconciliation Commission establish funds for?
What did the TRC characterize Canada's treatment of Indigenous people as?
What did the TRC characterize Canada's treatment of Indigenous people as?
What did Prime Minister Stephen Harper apologize for?
What did Prime Minister Stephen Harper apologize for?
What did the TRC release a summary of?
What did the TRC release a summary of?
How many survivors and their families still live with the legacy of the residential school system?
How many survivors and their families still live with the legacy of the residential school system?
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