Residential Schools
What was the main purpose of Canada's Residential Schools' system?
Assimilation
What was the main goal of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission?
Documentation
What are Treaty Agreements meant to establish?
Shared land use and mutual responsibilities
What day is recognized as orange shirt day?
September 30
What have ground searches at former Residential Schools uncovered?
Unmarked graves
What cultural practice were children punished for in Residential Schools?
Language
How many Calls to Action did the TRC release?
94
What is the purpose if a land acknowledgement?
Recognize Indigenous people as original caretakers
What is one example of community healing?
Ceremony, Sun Dances, Traditional medicine, Powwows.
Why are survivors considered leaders in reconciliation ?
strength, advocacy, and truth-telling
Approximately how may Indigenous children were taken to Residential Schools?
150000
Where is the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation located?
Manitoba University of Manitoba
Who are the Metis Nation?
Indigenous people mixed with European ancestry
How can schools support reconciliation?
Different curriculums
How do communities honour children who never returned home?
Ceremonies, memorials, and gatherings
Why are survivor's testimonies essential to truth and reconciliation?
Real life experiences, trauma
Why did the TRC emphasize public education?
To ensure understanding of the truth
What does Inuit Nunagut refer to?
Inuit homeland across Northern Canada
What does culture safety mean?
An environment were indigenous people feel safe and understood
What is intergenerational trauma?
Trauma passed down through families due to the impact of residential schools
In what year did the last federally run Residential School close?
1996
Which Canadian prime minister delivered the 2008 Residential School apology?
Stephen Harper
Why are indigenous languages vital to reconciliation?
Carries culture, identity, and tradition knowledge.
How does language revitalization support reconcilation?
restores identity, pride, and cultural continuity.
Why must truth come before reconciliation ?
Acknowledges harm and is necessary for meaningful change