Prairie Perspectives on Indian Residential Schools, Truth, and Reconciliation, The Forks, Winnipeg, MB, Thursday 17 June 2010
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Christopher Powell
Description
Using historical comparisons, examines present concepts and Indian residential school policy as part of a larger government plan to assimilate Indigenous people.
Theatre Research in Canada, vol. 31, no. 2, 2010, pp. 193-207
Description
Discusses a play centered around an orphaned First Nations girl, Forever, who runs away from residential school and finds shelter in an abandoned boat.
First Peoples Child & Family Review, vol. 5, no. 2, 2010, pp. 53-65
Description
Author reflects on her own personal experiences; and discusses how historic trauma has shaped Aboriginal peoples lives and the need to re-discover traditions for the future.
Multiplying and Dividing: Tuberculosis in Canada and Aotearoa New Zealand
RAL-e ; no.3, 2008
Research in Anthropology & Linguistics-e ; no. 3, 2008
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Melissa Stoops
Description
Looks at TB impact in one residential school.
Chapter 12 from: Multiplying and Dividing: Tuberculosis in Canada and Aotearoa New Zealand edited by Judith Littleton, Julie Park, Ann Herring and Tracy Farmer.
Scroll down to page 149 to read chapter.
A response to Brendan Nelson's apology to the Stolen Generations of Aboriginal Australians criticizing him for ignoring Aboriginal concepts of the time and perpetuating the attitudes and discourses that led to the forced removal of Aboriginal children from their families in the first place.
International Journal of Canadian Studies, no. 41, Representations of First Nations and Métis / Les représentations des Premiéres nations et des Métis, 2010, pp. 253-276
Description
Focuses on ways to examine author Eden Robinson’s novel using approaches based on creation stories and urban "post-Indian" perspectives.
Documentary aboutthe scars and legacy of residential schools on the First Nations Reserve of Wikwemikong on Manitoulin Island In Georgian Bay Ontario.
Duration: 59:29.
English Studies in Canada, vol. 36, no. 4, December 2010, pp. 49-70
Description
Argues that the Canadian state's efforts to disrupt Aboriginal family life and isolate children from their parents, are not being recognized in redress claims.
Wawatay News Online, vol. 35, no. 4, November 27, 2008, p. [?]
Description
Discusses how stories and poems by residential school survivors, who have suffered in silence, must be told in order for wounds to heal. The article includes a poem The Bell by Brian Tuesday.
Overview of the actions taken by the Government of Canada with respect to Aboriginal issues of education, reconciliation, governance and self-government, economic development, empowering citizens and protecting the vulnerable, and resolution of land issues.
Website's purpose is to examine legacy and history of Residential Schools, commemorate lives of children who died, and promote social justice endeavours.
Contains links to general news and information about the initiative, social justice campaigns and educational resources.
Anglican Journal, vol. 134, no. 3, March 2008, p. 7
Description
Describes how protesters picketed in front of the Anglican Church of Canada's national office, February 8, 2008, demanding that the church investigate the cases of children from the residential school system that went missing or died.
English Thesis (Ph.D.)--Assam University, Silchar, 2010.
Focuses on the works Slash, Whispering in the Shadows, Honour the Sun, Silent Words, and Kiss of the Fur Queen.
International Indigenous Policy Journal, vol. 1, no. 1, 2010, pp. 1-41
Description
Study investigates factors affecting school success of off-reserve Registered Indian Children particularly past residential school attendees living in lower income households.
Speech by Assembly of First Nations Chief about the Indian Residential Schools Truth and Reconciliation Commission given during the Remembering the Children: Aboriginal and Church Leaders' Tour.
Speech by Phil Fontaine, National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations, at the launch of the Remembering the Children: Aboriginal and Church Leaders Tour.
Journal of Sport History, vol. 35, no. 2, Indigenous Sport, Summer, 2008, pp. 241-259
Description
Discusses the significance of physical activity, sportsmanship & racial pride in the lives of the Native students & educators at the Chilocco Indian School and other boarding schools.
Australasian Canadian Studies, vol. 26, no. 1, 2008, pp. 9-21
Description
Discusses how historically both countries shared motivations and educational goals for residential schools and looks at contemporary responses.
Scroll down to page 9 to read article.
Biennial Conference of the International Association for Women Judges ; 9th
Panel C: Access to Justice for Women Members of Indigenous, Rural and Religious Communities
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Patricia Hennessy
Description
Looks at history of residential schools, Aboriginal claims for compensation from Churches and Government, and the creation of a Truth and Reconciliation Commission and healing fund.