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    • Martin Luther King Jr. Day
  • Welcome to my website
    • COVID-19 What is it? >
      • Importance of Washing Your Hands >
        • Germs
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          • physical distancing
      • COVID-19 Songs >
        • Parodies
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    • In the Classroom >
      • Indigenous Statement >
        • Giving Thanks
      • Inspirational Quotes
      • 7 Habits of Happy Kids
      • Wisdom from the Peacemaker
      • Learning Exceptionalities >
        • Accessibility for All
        • Autism >
          • Autism Supports during COVID-19
          • Asperger Syndrome >
            • sensory issues
        • The "R" word
      • Multiple Intelligences
      • Values.com
      • LGBTQ
    • Virtues - Leader of the Pack >
      • Goal Setting
  • Health and Well-being
    • Mental Health >
      • Mental health challenge >
        • self care wheel
      • Self Esteem >
        • power of Self Talk
        • Desiderata
      • Positive Mental Attitude
      • Mental Health Supports >
        • Kids Help Phone
        • Youth Mental Health
        • CMHO
    • Well-being >
      • Growth Mindset >
        • Mindfulness and Mindful Moments
      • GEDSB - Be Well
      • Random Acts of Kindness
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      • The Importance of Breathing
      • Contact Comfort
      • Nutrition >
        • Healthy Eating Canada's Food Guide
        • Body Image
      • Relaxation >
        • Yoga
      • Daily Physical Activity (DPA)
      • Dental Care and Oral Hygiene
      • Head Lice
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        • Greta Thunberg
        • Malala Yousafzai
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          • Six Nations Reserve >
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Residential schools for Aboriginal people in Canada date back to the 1870s. Over 130 residential schools were located across the country, and the last school closed in 1996. These government-funded, church-run schools were set up to eliminate parental involvement in the intellectual, cultural, and spiritual development of Aboriginal children. 

During this era, more than 150,000 First Nations, Métis, and Inuit children were placed in these schools often against their parents' wishes. Many were forbidden to speak their language and practice their own culture. While there is an estimated 80,000 former students living today, the ongoing impact of residential schools has been felt throughout generations and has contributed to social problems that continue to exist. 

On June 11, 2008, the Prime Minister, on behalf of the Government of Canada, delivered a formal apology in the House of Commons to former students, their families, and communities for Canada's role in the operation of the residential schools. 

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The Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) is a component of the Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement whose mandate is to inform all Canadians about what happened in Indian Residential Schools (IRS). The Commission will document the truth of survivors, families, communities and anyone personally affected by the IRS experience. This includes First Nations, Inuit and Métis former Indian Residential School students, their families, communities, the Churches, former school employees, Government and other Canadians.

about the trc
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Residential Schools
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Brantford Institute Residential School - "The Mush Hole"
residential schools
Where were they located in Canada?
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residential school locations
MAP OF RESIDENTIAL SCHOOLS IN CANADA
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The Reports
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honouring the truth
calls to action
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reconciliation
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Ways to Begin the Healing Process
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A grade 6 class, after having spent time inquiring about Truth and Reconciliation, First Nations circle teachings, Grandfather teachings, and residential schools, created the Project of Heart ... check it out...
project of the heart - information on specific residential schools
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is it happening in small towns?
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