The Sleeping Giant Awakens: Genocide, Indian Residential Schools, and the Challenge of Conciliation
Alternate Title
UTP Insights
E-Books
Author/Creator
David B. MacDonald
The Canadian Journal of Economics and Political Science, Vol. 12, No. 3, Aug. 1946, pp. 387-394
Arranged around the themes of connection to land, self, spirituality and community.
General overview of historical context along with examples of specific schools for illustrative purposes and 'gap analysis' to recommend areas where further research is required. Second part of report is a more detailed summary of information on each school’s location and construction sequence, duration of operation, and reported cemeteries.
Examines the use of Knowledge Holder's dinners as means to bridge the cultural gaps between Indigenous youths with their elders.