TRC
What does TRC stand for
Truth and Reconciliation Commission
Why did the Catholics create residential schools
What was the most common punishment
Physical punishments (sexual abuse was also common)
What was the purpose of residential schools
How many children were taken from their homes
Over 150,000
How many calls to action are there
94
What were the common living conditions of residential schools
Lack of food and overcrowded
What did the Catholics do to the indigenous children when they first arrived at the school
They were stripped down and washed until they bled to try and remove the "dirt" from their skin
When was the last residential school closed
1996
loss of language and culture
How many Calls to action have been completed
13
What languages did they teach at Residential schools
English and French
What happened when Indigenous children were caught talking to the opposite gender
They were stipped down to their underwear and beat
Catholics and the government
Intergenerational trauma
When was the TRC established
2008
How many residential shools were there in Canada?
130
What would happen if indigenous people spoke their native tongue
The Catholics would shove needles through their tongue
When was the first residential school opened
1831
How many children died in residential schools
Between 4,000-6,000
How long did the commission spend travelling to hear from indigenous people
What was the most abusive residential school in Canada?
St. Annes
What was the punishment for bedwetting
Shock treatment
Per 25 children how many died
1
What were the 4 main effects on indigenous people
physical, sexual, psychological, and spiritual trauma