2. 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

3. Source

4. Map of residential schools in Canada

5. 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

6. 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

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

8. 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