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These schools were the pioneers and an example of residential schools in the future run by the government of Canada.
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Mohawk Institute located in Brantford Ontario becomes the very first government-funded residential school in Canada and is run by the Anglican church. -
This government report to the king shows favour for indigenous children being separated from their families. -
The gradual Civilization act was a idea which was made reality its purpose was to take away the indigenous peoples culture and make them "civilized". -
ÎLE-À-LA-CROSSE Residential School is the second school to open in Canada. ÎLE-À-LA-CROSSE was also one of the final Residential schools to close in 1995. -
The government of Canada takes authority over indigenous peoples and education for First Nations. -
The Indian act was established for the government to get control over indigenous rights and culture. The act only includes First Nations as status Indians it excludes Métis and Inuit. -
Prime Minister John A. Macdonald formally authorizes residential schools in Canada which was designed to isolate indigenous children from their culture and make them into the "western culture". -
Residential School numbers in Canada quickly rise to over 40 -
Attending Residential Schools in Canada has become mandatory. -
Dr. Peter Henderson Bryce exposes the Canadian government for ignoring the children's health. He also talks about the very high death rates in these schools. -
More than 80 residential schools are in operation, that is the highest number of residential schools ever. -
4 Children are investigated for arson of the school. Many other schools were set to fire as a form of resistance from the students. -
Inuit children are now included in Residential Schools in Canada. 6 schools are also opened in the west because the government now controls the church-run schools. -
Grollier Hall and Stringer Hall open in Inuvik housing over 500 students! -
More than 20,000 indigenous children are taken from their families by government workers and placed in foster care or adoption homes most of the time with non-indigenous families. These Children loose their identities, language, and culture.
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Twelve-year-old Chanie Wenjack dies after escaping Cecilia Jeffery Residential School. A formal investigation took place after his death. The jury found that residential schools cause lots of emotional and psychological problems. -
The Canadian government takes over the remaining church run residential schools -
Thousands of students are still enrolled at the 28 residential schools that remain functioning in Canada -
Phil Fontaine head of the assembly of Manitoba Chiefs, speaks up about the abuse he suffered at Fort Alexander Residential School. He calls for a public investigation to which the federal government did in 1991 -
Gordon's Residential school is the last federally run residential school to close. -
This final report recommends a public inquiry into the effects of residential schools including language loss and trauma. -
The government gives funds to the Indigenous peoples of Canada as a form of reconciliation. -
Prime Minister Stephen Harper apologizes to former students, their families, and communities for Canada's role in residential schools. Provincial and Territorial apologies follow in the year ahead. -
After hosting numerous events in Canada the TRC shows a summery of its findings the report includes 94 calls to action with the purpose of readdressing the legacy of residential schools and assisting in the process of Canadian reconciliation. -
The center holds permanent archives of materials and testimonies on residential schools gathered during the TRC. -
The report referes Canada's treatment to indigenous peoples as "cultural genocide" -
Unmarked graves have been found throughout Canada near residential schools which are believed to be the graves of residential school students. -
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau declared September 30th a national holiday for Truth and Reconciliation although some provinces do not observe this holiday. -
Canadian Bishops express their sorrow for the unfortunate events that happened to the indigenous children who attended residential schools.