Residential Schools

What was the main goal of the Canadian residential schools?

• To preserve Indigenous cultures

• To assimilate Indigenous children into Western culture

• To provide higher education

• To promote Indigenous languages

What were Indigenous children often punished for in residential schools?

• Speaking their native language

• Playing sports

• Reading books

• Eating too much

What was the '60s scoop'?

• A new educational program

• A policy to return children to their families

• The removal of Indigenous children to place them in white foster homes

• A cultural exchange program

What was established in 2006 to address the impact of residential schools?

• A new school curriculum

• The Indian Residential School Settlement Agreement

• A new government department

• A national holiday

What significant discovery was made in 2021 related to residential schools?

• New educational methods

• Unmarked graves of children

• A new language program

• A hidden library