Legacy of Residential Schools and the Justice System

Residential Schools History

100

What was the main goal of Residential Schools?

To assimilate Indigenous children into Euro-Canadian culture

300

What year did the first residential school open in Canada?

1831

500

What law made it mandatory for Indigenous children to attend residential schools?

The Indian act (1920 amendment)

St. Anne's Residential School

100

Where was St. Anne's Residential school located?

Fort Albany, Ontario

300

What shocking device was used as a form of punishment at St. Anne's?

An electric chair

500

What was the main challenge the survivors of St Anne's faced when seeking compensation?

Lack of/Failure to disclose evidence by the Canadian Government

Canadian Justice System and Indigenous People

100

What percentage of Canada’s prison population is Indigenous, despite Indigenous people making up only 5% of the total population?

Around 30%

300

What court case introduced principles to consider Indigenous background in sentencing?
(Hint: Discussed in this course)

R. v. Gladue

500

What role did the RCMP play in enforcing residential school policies?

Forcibly removing Indigenous children from their homes