Aboriginal Circle

Residential Schools

Links for Lab visit:

1. Where are the Children? Healing the Legacy of the Residential Schools

Created by the Legacy of Hope Foundation, this interactive site features a gallery of images as well as other resources, shared stories, role models and intergenerational impacts dealing with residential schools. The educational or classroom section of this site is designed specifically to provide students with information on this topic and the 3D tour portrays actual conditions in these schools. Schedules and information on the traveling exhibition associated with this site are also included.

Web Address: http://www.wherearethechildren.ca/

 2. Assembly of First Nations. Indian Residential Schools Unit.

The mission of the unit involves expediting the settlement of residential school claims and promoting healing strategies as a result of the residential schools system. This comprehensive site includes both historical and current information on this topic, such as maps timelines, books, as well as current news, statistics and community support services.

Web address:   http://www.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/eng/1332939430258/1332939552554

Web address:    http://afn.ca/residentialschools/

3. Indian Residential Schools. Truth and Reconciliation Commission

The Commission’s goals include informing all Canadians about the residential schools’ legacy and documenting the truth. The site includes a list of residential schools arranged by province, health and healing resources and a media room or timeline of related news.

Web Address:   http://www.trc.ca/websites/trcinstitution/index.php?p=

Web Address:   http://www.trc-cvr.ca/indexen.html or

Web Address:   http://www.trc.ca/websites/trcinstitution/index.php?p=4

 

1. Indian Residential School Survivors Society

Website: http://irsss.ca/