Why does it matter? It happened here- a country considered to be a world leader in democracy and human rights Continues to affect First Nations, Inuit.

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Why does it matter? It happened here- a country considered to be a world leader in democracy and human rights Continues to affect First Nations, Inuit and Metis families One of the major causes of poverty, homelessness, substance abuse, and violence among Aboriginal Canadians Aboriginal communities suffer levels of poverty, illness and illiteracy comparable to those in developing nations Source

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Map of residential schools in Canada

Apologies and Reconciliation United Church of Canada (1986) Anglican Church (1993) Presbyterian Church (1994) Government of Canada (2008) Roman Catholic Church (2009) The Truth and Reconciliation Commission

Legacy- Individuals isolation/alienation shame anger toward school and parents self-hatred internalized racism fear of authority low self-esteem self-destructive behaviours (substance abuse, gambling, alcoholism, suicidal behaviours) acting aggressively

Legacy- Families unresolved grief difficulty with parenting effectively family violence loss of stories loss of traditions loss of identity

Legacy- Community loss of connectedness with languages, traditions and cultural history loss of togetherness and collective support loss of support from Elders lack of control over land and resources increased suicide rate lack of communal raising of children lack of initiative dependency on others communal violence