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ʀᴇꜱɪᴅᴇɴᴛɪᴀʟ ꜱᴄʜᴏᴏʟꜱ

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Residential schools were often far away from th childrens homes, true or false?

True

200

What was the main goal of residential schools in Canada?

To make Indigenous children adopt European Canadian culture and language.

300

Name two harmful experiences many Indigenous children faced in residential schools.

Physical or emotional abuse, loss of language, or separation from family.

400

Around what time period did residential schools operate in Canada?

From the late 1800s to the late 1900s (mostly closed by the 1990s).

500

Many children in residential schools were punished for speaking their native languages. How did this affect their ability to pass on their culture?

It made it harder for them to teach their children their language and traditions, which weakened their connection to their culture and heritage.