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Who is the narrator of
They Called Me Number One
Bev Sellars.
What was the natrator's worst memory of sardis?
It was when Miss Costello got married and left the ward.
Who would pick up the children and take them to the Mission?
A priest
What is the book
They Called Me Number One
about?
It is about Bev Sellars’ life in a residential school and how it hurt her and other Indigenous children.
What challenge did the narrator face when speaking as chief?
Answer: Struggled with shyness and stage fright
Why was the narrator admitted to the hospital?
because she had tuber culosis
Why did young girls confess to adultery even though they didn't know whatit was
They heard that adultery was a sin, so it seemed logical to confess that.
Why did it take so long for the ambulance to arrive for Michel?
The poor White Vative relationships at that time. (No urgence care for the Native Community
Why Were, Children, obliged to go to resedensial skl
Because, If they did not , the responsable of the children parents or grandparents would go to jail
Why she prefers to use strips of rags instead of curlers or bobby pins to have her hair curled?
Because it was caster to sieep with them than with the curlers or bobby pins that poked the scalp
what did the narrator realize about organized religion after meehrg Bill.
it was a tool created by men in power to centrol penple, ind they lost respect for it
Why Bev Sellars was judged by the other children in the Mission
Because she has fair skin, and she was considered different.
What is she demanding at the church and the government?
The independence of aboriginal communities in their organization and functioning
Why Bev Sellars hated riding Betty?
Because she considered that Betty was mean and old, and she had the most uncomfortable trot and gallop
Why did Bev Sellar cut herself with e glass
She felt extreme sadness because of the trauma
what were the measures her grandmother took to contol alcohol consumption and why?
she expressed her displeasure
towards drunkeness because she saw the destruction it caused to the ones she loved.
Why she choose the name of Yvonne as a Saint for her confirmation?
Why she choose the name of Yvonne as a Saint for her confirmation?
Why did Bev Sellars wrote this book
She wants to share her experience in an Aboriginal residential school and show the injustices experienced by Aboriginal children.
What were the effects of residential schools on Aboriginal children?
The children were separated from their families, mistreated and prevented from speaking their language. It caused a lot of suffering and loss of culture.
Why is it important to talk about the history of boarding schools today?
So that people understand what happened, respect the survivors and prevent it from happening again.
Which were the two major events that happened during the six years that Bev served as chief?
The examination of the case of residential schools and the success in getting a Cariboo-Chilcotin Justice Inquiry.
In the incident that had Bev with the boys and the car, what thing this situation made Bev realize about herself?
That she was getting too cynical, she was being controlled by the anger she felt at the treatment her peers receive
What lessons from this book can be applied to prevent similar injustices in the future?
The book teaches the importance of listening to survivors, recognizing the long-term impacts of cultural erasure, and ensuring that governments and institutions are held accountable. Education and awareness are key to preventing history from repeating itself.
In what ways does Bev Sellars connect her personal experiences to the broader history of Indigenous peoples in Canada?
Sellars not only tells her own story but also discusses the experiences of her family and other survivors, showing that residential schools were part of a larger system of colonial control. She connects her trauma to the ongoing struggles Indigenous people face, such as loss of language, land, and cultural identity.
How does the book contribute to the discussion on reconciliation and Indigenous rights today?
By sharing a firsthand account of the abuse and trauma caused by residential schools, Sellars’ book encourages readers to acknowledge past wrongs and support reconciliation efforts. It also highlights the resilience of Indigenous people and the importance of cultural revival in healing from historical injustices.