CLEAN : Canada: 751 unmarked graves discovered at indigenous school

The speaker reflects on their experiences in a residential school, emphasizing resilience and the retention of cultural identity despite efforts to suppress it. They recount daily routines, the suppression of cultural practices, and the importance of family and kinship. Despite the challenges faced, the speaker maintains a strong connection to their heritage and family, highlighting the love and stability provided by their parents.

What did the narrator feel they retained despite the challenges at the residential school?

• Their wealth

• Their academic skills

• Their cultural identity

• Their language

At what age did the narrator first attend the residential school?

• Seven years old

• Six years old

• Five years old

• Eight years old

What was a typical morning routine at the residential school?

• Morning prayers and chores

• Outdoor activities

• Playing sports

• Studying in the library

How did the school discourage the students' cultural practices?

• By supporting them

• By encouraging them

• By ignoring them

• By actively discouraging them

What did the narrator's family provide that contrasted with the school's environment?

• Material wealth

• Strict discipline

• Love and stability

• Academic pressure