Residential & Boarding Schools

Anthropology Thesis (M.A.)--University of Nevada, 2015.

Theology Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of California, Berkeley, 2002.

Comments on a touring exhibition that looks into the experiences of children placed in 'Half-caste' institutions operated by the government.

Discusses how administrators of the school modified the curriculum to reflect economic realities of the region. Students returned to their villages but were still disconnected from their communities.

Archaeology and Anthropology Thesis (M.A.)--University of Saskatchewan, 2014.

An exploration of Indigenous student mobility away from the Sherman Institute in Riverside, California that reveals both Indigenous agency and neglect on the part of school officials.

History Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of California, Riverside, 2014.

In a brief article, author contends that Western conceptions of "healing" have created a social welfare industry which serves as another method of assimilation.

Focuses on stories told by survivors during a conference held in British Columbia. Duration: 28:22

Looks at how the Residential School Apology, the Idle No More movement, and other current events impact teaching practices. Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 24.

Tanya Talaga, prize-winning journalist and author of Seven Fallen Feathers delivers the the second of the 2018 Massey Lectures in Halifax. Talaga's second lecture focuses on the effects for Indigenous peoples of displacement from their traditional territories and of ongoing contemporary extractive resource economies. Duration: 53:59

Health Sciences Thesis (M.Sc.)--University of Lethbridge, 2017.

Sociology Thesis (M.A.)--Queen's University, 2011

Group photograph taken from 'The Canadian Magazine,' consisting of an unidentified bishop, three unidentified non-Aboriginal women and Aboriginal boys and girls. Outdoor scene.

Debate best course of action to protest lack of progress in talks with federal government concerning the residential schools issue.

History Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Iowa, 1993

Comments on the effects Canada's educational assimilation policy had on the Blackfoot people of the Siksika Nation.

Deals with compensable harms done to former students of the Alberni Indian Residential School and vicarious liability of the part of the United Church of Canada.

Argues that the Government of Canada has not learned from previous mistakes and its failure to change its behaviour has led to the ongoing trauma inflicted by residential schools and the high number of missing and murdered women.

Looks at Aboriginal plaintiffs in tort claims and causation requirements.

Adapted for the Alberta context from the KAIROS Blanket Exercise, an interactive learning experience focusing on the historical and contemporary relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples of Canada. Themes explored are: assimilation, discrimination, Indigenous rights and reconciliation.

Anthropology and Education Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Alberta, 1980.

Liberal Studies Thesis (M.A.)--Dartmouth College, 2013.

Discussion on the injustices suffered by Aboriginal children in schools, and the compensation offered to address those human rights violations.

Excerpt from Native American Classics: Graphic Classics, volume 24 edited by Joseph Bruchac, John Smelcer and Tom Pomplun. American Indian writers often reference boarding school experiences in their poems, short stories, essays, novels and plays. Provides a list of suggested readings on American Indian boarding schools in Canada and the United States.

Description of Rainy Mountain School as well as students' memories of their experiences at the school.

Showed mental health outcomes for those attending boarding school fell in to five categories: severely impacted, ambivalent, positive, activated and driven.

Lesson plan for grades 5-6 discusses the experiences of Hopi children in the two types of educational institutions. Includes reminiscences of former students.

Brief overview of the system. Includes student essay published by Carlisle School.

Presents the history of St. David's Anglican mission in 1858, and how the school opened up in 1955 and lasted until administration was transferred to the Territorial government in April, 1969. Revised version.

Book review of: American Indian Education: A History by Jon Reyhner and Jeanne Eder.

Book review of: No End of Grief: Indian Residential Schools in Canada by Agnes Grant.

Review of Learning to Write "Indian" by Amelia V. Katanski.

Book reviews of 22 books: African Cherokees in Indian Territory: From Chattel to Citizen by Celia E. Naylor. American Indian Education: Counternarratives in Racism, Struggle and the Law by Matthew L. M. Fletcher. Born of Fire: The Life and Pottery of Margaret Tafoya by Charles S. King. Brothers Among Nations: The Pursuit of Intercultural Alliances in Early America, 1580-1660 by Cynthia J.

Book review of: Pratt, the Red Man's Moses by Elaine Goodale Eastman. All book reviews of one pdf. To access review, scroll to appropriate page.

Entire review section on one pdf. To access specific review scroll down to appropriate page. Imaging Native by Coral Ann Howells. (p. 307-308) Book reviewed: The Native in Literature: Canadian and Comparative Perspectives edited by Thomas King,Cheryl Calver & Helen Hoy. Anishoni Play by Robin McGrath. (p. 308-310) Books reviewed: Renewal: Teoni's Giveaway by Barbara Smith. Renewal: The Prophecy of Manu by Barbara Smith. Tripartite by Patricia Keeney. (p.

Art History Thesis (M.A.)--Carleton University, 2008.

Looks at differences in Canadian and American education policies between 1930 and 1970. Covers topics on Canadian residential schools in B.C., American boarding schools in Washington State, and the role of churches in Canadian policy.

Image of a group of boys in school uniform posing for the camera at the All Saints Residential School at Lac La Ronge. Summer scene; trees in background.

Provides information regarding the history of boarding schools, and includes links to online resources and lesson plans.

Podcast discusses the research project kiskinohamâtôtâpânâsk: Intergenerational Effects on Professional First Nations Women Whose Mothers are Residential School Survivors. Duration: unknown. Accompanying material.

Website contains links to materials for workshop, teacher's kit, videos, and extended interviews.

Discusses the use of art therapy to demonstrate the influence of intergenerational trauma.

Presents an 11 part audio recording of conference held September 26-27, 2008 at the University of Montreal. Participants include: Peter Dietsch, Jeff Corntassel, Paige Arthur, Cynthia Milton, Daniel Weinstock, Perre Noreau, Christian Nadeau, Val Napoleon, Dale Turner, Maxime St-Hilaire, Lance Delisle, Ellen Gabriel, Matt James, Renée Dupuis, Phil Fontaine, Marianne Stenbaek, Sue Campbell, Roger Simon, Robina Thomas, Paulette Regan, Caludette-Dumon-Smith, Delbert Sampson, Eduardo Gonzalez, Mike Standup.

Discusses history and culture of First Nations groups including the Coast Salish, Nlaka’pamux, Ts'ilhqot'in Secwepemc, Okanagan, Stl’atl’imx, Wet’Suwet’en, Sekani, and Dakelh First Nations.

Gives a brief history of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, explains how it differs from a courtroom adjudicative model, and explains why it has the potential to be an effective form of alternative dispute resolution regarding residential schools.