Introduction to Your Novel Study Leader Manager Note Maker Reporter Supporter What are the similarities and differences between the two boys.

Why do you think Residential School were created? To know about residential schools. To understand the effect that residential schools had on the society of First Nations. To be able to reflect and empathize with how First Nations were treated and the legacy of the residential schools on their culture. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_V4d7sXoqU Assimilation; Residential Schools; Manipulation; Public Service Announcement

The History Pre-residential Schools Early 19th century – Mission Schools Goals: Teach native people to read English so they could read the bible Convert natives to Christianity Catholic, Anglican, United and Presbyterian Churches involved Indian Act – government’s responsibility to educate native children – Treaty Rights Assimilation; Residential Schools; Manipulation; Public Service Announcement

Churches’ and Governmental Assumptions To know about residential schools. Churches’ and Governmental Assumptions Aboriginal culture were unable to adapt to modern Canadian society Without intervention, native people would be left behind Children were easier to mould than adults Children must be removed from family/cultural influence Residential schools far from homes were the answer Assimilation; Residential Schools; Manipulation; Public Service Announcement

Governance 1890 -1950’s – Parents had no choice but to send children to a residential school. Many parents wanted this schooling as they thought it best for their children’s future. “Indian Agents” (white men) – employed by Dept. of Indian Affairs recruited students and ensured native students went to school. Assimilation; Residential Schools; Manipulation; Public Service Announcement

Gordon Anglican Residential School To know about residential schools. Gordon Anglican Residential School Assimilation; Residential Schools; Manipulation; Public Service Announcement

Curriculum Children aged 5 – 16 to attend School day: To know about residential schools. Curriculum Children aged 5 – 16 to attend School day: Half time classroom study Half time learning a trade Girls – sewing, cooking and domestic skills Boys – blacksmithing, carpentry, and auto mechanics Added duties: milk cows, clean dorms, chop wood (provide labour to run schools cheaper) Assimilation; Residential Schools; Manipulation; Public Service Announcement

To know about residential schools. Assimilation; Residential Schools; Manipulation; Public Service Announcement

To know about residential schools. Assimilation; Residential Schools; Manipulation; Public Service Announcement

Leader Manager Note Maker Reporter Supporter To understand the effect that residential schools had on the society of First Nations. To be able to reflect and empathize with how First Nations were treated and how they are treated to day. Let’s read through this description of the residential schools. Then there is an assignment about what you read. After reading: In your groups, I want you to discuss what you just read. Fill in the KWL Leader Manager Note Maker Reporter Supporter Assimilation; Residential Schools; Manipulation; Public Service Announcement

To know about residential schools. To understand the effect that residential schools had on the society of First Nations. To be able to reflect and empathize with how First Nations were treated and how they are treated to day. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_V4d7sXoqU Manipulate - to adapt or change (accounts, figures, etc.) to suit one's purpose or advantage. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VirdmvVAbIc Assimilation; Residential Schools; Manipulation; Public Service Announcement

Timeline: How it Happened. Assembly of First Nations - http://www. afn 1857 – Gradual Assimilation Act passed to assimilate Indians. 1870 – 1910 – Period of assimilation by government and missionaries to assimilate Aboriginal children into the lower fringes of mainstream society. 1920 – Compulsory attendance for all children ages 7 – 15. Children forcibly taken from families by priests, Indian agents and police officers. Assimilation; Residential Schools; Manipulation; Public Service Announcement

1931 – 80 residential schools in Canada. 1948 – 72 residential schools with 9,368. 1979 – 12 residential schools with 1,899 students. 1980s – Students disclose forms of abuse. Assimilation; Residential Schools; Manipulation; Public Service Announcement

1996 – Last residential school in Canada (Gordon Reserve in SK) closes 1998 Assembly of First Nations (AFN) establishes the Indian Residential Schools Resolution Unit 2009 – Less than half of the settlements completed Assimilation; Residential Schools; Manipulation; Public Service Announcement

To be able to reflect and empathize with how First Nations were treated and the legacy of the residential schools on their culture. Comprehension: Paragraph #1 – How did the Europeans and their missionaries look upon Native Spirituality? Paragraph #3 – Write down the goals of the Canadian and United States government? Paragraph #4 – Write down some of the suicide rates amongst First Nations people? Application: Give the definitions of 2 new words that you learnt from the article that we read in class. Also, use the 2 words in a sentence. Assimilation; Residential Schools; Manipulation; Public Service Announcement

To be able to reflect and empathize with how First Nations were treated and the legacy of the residential schools on their culture. What is your reaction to the Public Service Announcement about residential schools? Write 3 ways in which the public service announcement tried to manipulate the Canadian public about the how wonderful residential schools were. (4 marks) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_V4d7sXoqU Assimilation; Residential Schools; Manipulation; Public Service Announcement