Residential Schools
When did the last residential school close?
1996
What was the 60s scoop?
Taking Indigenous children out of their homes and placing them in foster care/child welfare system.
What does MMIWG stand for?
Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
Why was the Indian Act created?
To assimilate Indigenous Peoples
Which Prime Minister was involved in the creation of residential schools?
John A MacDonald
What percent of the child welfare system consists of Indigenous children?
50%
What does the moose symbolize for Indigenous Peoples?
Respect
Does the Indian Act still include the potlatch ban?
No
How many children attended residential schools in Canada?
150,000
What harm did the 60s scoop cause?
-assimilation
-abuse
-loss of culture/language
Name the 3 acts of resistance you learned about during your station rotations
Moose Hide Campaign, Red Dress Project, and the Memorial Day March
Name one clause in the Indian Act that was repealed.
Examples:
Potlatch ban
Right to vote
Right to visit poolroom
Name 3 impacts of residential schools.
Examples:
-loss of culture and language
-abuse
-assimilation
Name one reason children were taken away from their homes.
-welfare system thought parents were not responsible enough to take care of their children
What day does the Memorial March happen?
February 14
Should the Indian Act be abolished? Give one reason for why it should and should not be abolished.
Examples:
-for abolishing the act --> disrespectful name
-for keeping --> gives Indigenous Peoples status, providing them with rights and protections
How many residential schools were in BC?
18
What law changed so that the government could have control over Indigenous child welfare?
Indian Act
Name 3 reasons why Indigenous women have gone missing and are being murdered?
Examples:
-colonialism
-discrimination
-lack of police involvement in cases
Name 3 impacts the Indian Act has had on Indigenous Peoples
Examples
-loss of culture
-restricted rights
-could not vote until 1960