Residential Schools by Nathan Titterton

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Residential Schools

Published on Nov 19, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

RESIDENTAL SCHOOLS

By: Mackenzie Morrison, Andres Borda Cordova & Nathan Titterton

What do YOU think of when you hear Residential Schools?

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130 SCHOOLS IN OPERATION AT PEAK

ASSIMILATION

Families were separated

Residential schools didn't even teach the same as the public schools did!

We

"Sister Marie Baptiste had a supply of sticks as long and thick as pool cues. When she heard me speak my language, she'd lift up her hand and bring the stick down on me. I've still got bumps and scars on my hands." -George Guerin, Kuper Island School

ABUSE

"I saw a lot of abuse in classrooms, they picked on kids with darker skin" -Poulette, attended a residential school for four years.

COMPENSATION

Government Apologizes

The Aboriginal Healing Foundation and common experience payouts.

THANKS FOR WATCHING!

Nathan Titterton