History of Residential Schools
When was the first Residential School opened?
1831
What colour t-shirt do you wear on Truth and Reconciliation Day?
Orange
Should you tell a client you understand and relate to their experience?
NO
What are some long-lasting effects of Residential School Trauma?
Substance abuse, socio-economic disadvantages, educational disadvantages, loss of identity and culture, and more.
What governing representative approved Residential Schools?
John A. Macdonald
What is the date of Truth and Reconciliation Day?
September 30th
Is disregarding a client experience because it does not seem accurate appropriate?
NO
What are some of the feelings correlated with Residential School Trauma?
Anger, loss of identity, disconnected, low self-esteem, anxiety, PTSD, depression, high suicide rate, loss of culture, and more.
What was the principle goal of Residential Schools?
Cultural Assimilation and Control
How many Calls to Action are there?
94
What does the Indian Residential Schools Health Support Program offer?
Counselling, Mental Health Support, Emotional Support, Transportation, Cultural Support
Is family violence and harsh parenting a potential result of Residential School Trauma?
How many types of abuse did children suffer from in Residential School?
4 - Physical, Mental, Emotional, Sexual
How many Calls to Action have been completed to date?
Should you make assumptions about a clients experience based on your cultural and historical knowledge?
NO - never make an assumption about a clients experience.
What are some of the social effects of Residential Schools?
Poverty, discrimination, loss of culture, racism, internalised shame, and more.
How many children were in Residential Schools?
150,000 k
Has it been mandated for students to learn about Indigenous Culture and Residential Schools?
Yes
Are cultural practices important in recovery for Survivors and their families?
YES!!
Do Residential School Survivors and their descendants have difficulty finding employment?
Yes, due to lack of social exposure, educational disadvantages, and isolation.