Reconciliation And Residential Schools Fact Quiz

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1. When did the last Residential School close down?

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The last Residential School closed down in 1996. This indicates that Residential Schools were still operating in Canada until relatively recently. The closure of the last school marks an important milestone in the country's history, as it signifies the end of a system that had a profound and negative impact on Indigenous communities. The closure of the last Residential School is significant in terms of acknowledging the harm caused by the assimilation policies and recognizing the importance of reconciliation and healing.

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2. Why are residential schools referred to as part  of the genocide of aboriginal people?

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http://rabble.ca/blogs/bloggers/pamela-palmater/2011/11/unbelievable-undeniable-genocide-canada
http://media.knet.ca/node/3685

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3. Were all aboriginal children put into residential schools during the period they existed?

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Education in a federally-run or church-run school was compulsory. However, some students went to day schools. Residential schools often became day schools later in the century. Students at days schools were not eligible for compensation.

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4. What was the purpose of Residential Schools?

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The purpose of Residential Schools was to assimilate aboriginal children into Canadian society, to educate them as Christians, and to "kill the Indian in the child." This means that the schools aimed to eradicate indigenous culture and traditions, and replace them with Canadian values and beliefs. The goal was to assimilate the children into the dominant culture and eliminate their indigenous identity.

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5. What year did the Canadian government apologize for their role in the Residential Schools?

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In 2008, the Canadian government apologized for their role in the Residential Schools. This apology was a significant step towards acknowledging and addressing the historical mistreatment and cultural assimilation of Indigenous peoples in Canada. It was a recognition of the harm caused by the Residential School system and a commitment to reconciliation and healing.

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6. The number of children who attended residential schools is approximately

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The correct answer is 150,000. This number represents the approximate number of children who attended residential schools. These schools were operated in Canada from the late 1800s to the 1990s with the aim of assimilating Indigenous children into Euro-Canadian culture. The children were forcibly separated from their families and communities, and the conditions in these schools were often harsh and abusive. The impact of residential schools on Indigenous communities has been profound and continues to be felt to this day.

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7. When was the Truth and Reconciliation Commission established?

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The Truth and Reconciliation Commission was established in 2008.

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8. There were 139 federally-, provincially-, and church-administered residential schools.

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For purposes of providing compensation to former students the Indian Residential School Settlement Agreement has identified 139 residential schools. This does not represent the full number of residential schools that operated in Canada. In particular, it excludes any school that operated without federal government support. There were residential schools that were run solely religious orders or provincial governments (or in some partnership between the two.) Furthermore, many of the concerns that have been raised about residential schools in terms of the treatment of students have also been raised about day schools that were operated for Aboriginal students with the support of the federal and provincial governments as well as by religious organizations.

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9. Who are the commissioners of the TRC?
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10. Which of the following national churches offered formal apologies to residential school survivors?

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The Vatican issued a statement of "regret" and left apologies to individual churches. Only one of these made an apology. The Lutheran church was not involved in residential schools.

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11. Which of the following did poet and Superintendent of Indian Affairs Duncan Campbell Scott NOT write or do?

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The given correct answer states that Duncan Campbell Scott did NOT write or say "Indian children can learn and absorb nothing from their ignorant parents but barbarism." This suggests that Scott did not hold the belief that Indigenous children could only learn negative or uncivilized behavior from their parents.

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12. What are the five main components of the Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement?
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When did the last Residential School close down?
Why are residential schools referred to as part  of the genocide...
Were all aboriginal children put into residential schools during the...
What was the purpose of Residential Schools?
What year did the Canadian government apologize for their role in the...
The number of children who attended residential schools is...
When was the Truth and Reconciliation Commission established?
There were 139 federally-, provincially-, and church-administered...
Who are the commissioners of the TRC?
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What are the five main components of the Indian Residential Schools...
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