Residential schools
When was the first Residential school opened?
1831
This document outlines principles for reconciling with indigenous people
The Truth and Reconciliation Commissions calls to actions
What is Orange Shirt Day?
This is a day to raise awarness and honour Indigenous children who were sent away to residential schools in Canada.
Who story inspired Orange Shirt Day?
Phyllis Webstad
Who made the 94 Calls to action
The people of the Truth and reconciliation Act helped make the 94 calls to action
How many Residential schools were there across Canada?
More than 130
what inquiry addresses the violence against indigenous women and girls
the national inquiry into Missing and Murdered Ingenuous Women and Girls
When is Orange Shirt Day?
Semtember 30
Which Indigenous acitivist raises awarness about the lgbtq+ community?
Sarain Fox
How many categories are in 94 Calls to Action
There is a total of six different categories
What are some of the stuff children were forbidden to do in Residential schools?
Speak their native language, have their hair long, express their native culture and religion.
what day do we celebrate National Truth and Reconciliation
September 30, Orange Shirt Day
What is the message behind Orange Shirt Day?
The significant message of Orange Shirt Day is that every child matters.
Which Indigenous person stood up to the prime minister about broken promises to Indigenous people?
Autumn Peltier
Why was the 94 Calls to Action created
This is created to address the history of residential schools and advance the process of Canadian reconciliation
What was the main purpose of Residetial Schools?
To remove children from their native culture, taught Christianity to "westernize" them
This commission documented the history and impacts of Residential schools, providing a platform for survivors to share their stories.
What is another name for Orange Shirt Day?
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Who raises awarness of Indigenous culture through tik tok?
Shina Novalinga
What are the 94 Calls action
What kind of abuse did children experience in residential schools
Physical, sexual and verbal abuse
what movement advocates for a transfer of decision making power over land to Indigenous Communities
The Land Back Movement
What is the story behind why Orange Shirt Day is created?
Phyllis Webstad, survivor of residential school shared her story of her first day at school. She had woren a bright orange shirt she brought with her grandma. As soon as she arrived at school her shirt was taken away as she cried for it back. This story raises awarness of the opression that Indigenous children went through.
Which Indigenous acitvist is a well known model actress.
Quannah Chasinghorse
Name two categories of the 94 calls to action
Child Welfare, Education, Language and Culture, Health, Justice and Reconciliation