Methods of Colonization - Residential Schools

The Residential School system aimed to eliminate the cultures, languages, and identities of Indigenous peoples. The schools were run by the government in partnership with religious organizations including the Catholic, Anglican, Presbyterian, and United churches. Residential Schools operated in Canada from 1831 to 1996. The impacts of the Residential School system are still being felt by families and communities today.

To learn more about the Residential School system see the next module.

All Saints Residential School in Aklavik, NWT, 1940. Shingwauk Residential Schools Centre, 2010-007:001(003).png

All Saints Residential School in Aklavik, NWT, 1940. Shingwauk Residential Schools Centre, 2010-007/001(003)

Bishop Hordern Hall, Moose Factory, Ontario, 1938. Shingwauk Residential Schools Centre, 2010-007:001 (025) .png

Bishop Hordern Hall, Moose Factory, Ontario, 1938. Shingwauk Residential Schools Centre, 2010-007/001 (025)

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Elkhorn Indian Residential School, Elkhorn Manitoba, 1924. Shingwauk Residential Schools Centre, 2010-007/001 (080)

Gordon Residential School, Punnichy, Saskatchewan, 1946. Shingwauk Residential Schools Centre, 2010-007:001 (083) .png

Gordon Residential School, Punnichy, Saskatchewan, 1946. Shingwauk Residential Schools Centre, 2010-007/001 (083)

Methods of Colonization
Colonization - Residential Schools