Residential Schools

Name?

What was the purpose of Residential Schools in Canada?

• To assimilate Indigenous children into Canadian culture

• To provide higher education opportunities
• To save Indigenous languages and traditions

• To promote cultural diversity

Why were Indigenous children forbidden from speaking their native languages at Residential Schools?

• To erase their cultural identity and assimilate them
• To make communication easier for the teachers
• To encourage the children to learn English or French
• To protect the languages from extinction

Who operated the majority of Residential Schools in Canada?

• Indigenous communities
• Religious organizations like the Catholic Church
• Private corporations
• Government agencies

Identify two objectives that the Canadian government aimed to achieve through the establishment of Residential Schools.

• To integrate Indigenous children into Canadian society
• To provide vocational training
• To improve agricultural techniques
• To assimilate Indigenous cultures
• To increase tourism

What was the impact of Residential Schools on Indigenous communities in Canada?

• Led to improved relationships with the Canadian government
• Increased economic opportunities for Indigenous peoples
• Strengthened cultural identity and traditions
• Caused intergenerational trauma and loss of language/culture

Select two impacts that Residential Schools had on Indigenous communities.

• Intergenerational trauma
• Loss of native languages
• Enhanced cultural exchange
• Increased biodiversity
• Improved economic status

Choose two key reasons why the Residential Schools system has been widely criticized.

• High-quality healthcare services
• Promotion of multiculturalism
• Forced separation from families
• Inadequate educational content
• Violations of human rights

Identify two entities that were primarily responsible for the operation of Residential Schools in Canada.

• Local businesses
• International organizations
• Indigenous tribes
• Religious institutions
• The Canadian government