LibGuides: Indigenous Peoples in Canada: Residential Schools

Truth and Reconciliation Commission

Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) provided those directly or indirectly affected by the legacy of the Indian Residential Schools system with an opportunity to share their stories and experiences.

Where are the children? Healing the impacts of Residential Schools
Created by the Legacy of Hope Foundation, this interactive bilingual 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 is also included.

Destiny (Online Library Catalogue)
Search "Residential Schools" as a subject or as a keyword search as a phrase.The concept of Residential Schools will be found in most books about Aboriginal peoples in Canada. Call number: 371.829 or 371.97 Call number for history of First Nations people in Canada: 971.004

A National Crime by John S. Milloy; University of Manitoba Press Staff
Call Number: 371.829 MIL
ISBN: 0887556469
Publication Date: 1999-05-31
The Circle Game by Roland Chrisjohn; Michael Maraun; Sherri R. Young
Call Number: 371.829 CHR
ISBN: 1894778057
Publication Date: 2006-01-17

Curio
Canadian content. Streaming video and audio including documentaries from television and radio, news reports, archival material, stock shots and more.
Canadian Encyclopedia
The Canadian Encyclopedia has been available free of charge online since 1999. The Encyclopedia is a comprehensive reference of all things Canadian. The content of The Canadian Encyclopedia is updated daily, and is available in both official languages. It includes articles, interactive maps, graphs, photographs and animations.

A Lost Heritage - from CBC
A list of news programs focusing on the legacy of the residential school system in Canada.
Indian Residential Schools – Key Milestones
Website developed by Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada.
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Includes key milestones, an online visual presentation, and links to primary documents.
Indian Residential Schools of Canada - MAP
"This map represents the original 130 Indian Residential Schools included in the 2007 Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement as well as the seven institutions which were added through Article 12 by Canada and the two schools which were added by the courts, bringing the total number of recognized schools to 139." - from website.
Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement
Misconceptions of Canada’s Indian Residential School System
CBC
Condensed Timeline of Residential-School Related Events
the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation
Legacy of Hope Foundation
Residential Schools in Canada - A Timeline
A comprehensive video on the timeline of Residential Schools.