LibGuides: Indigenous Resources: Residential Schools

University of British Columbia - Beyond UBC Article "How the Truth about residential schools was suppressed"

The Witness Blanket

The Witness Blanket is a living installment, as a tribute to residential school survivors. "Inspired by a woven blanket, this large‐scale art installation is made from hundreds of items reclaimed from residential schools, churches, government buildings and traditional and cultural structures across Canada" (Human Rights Canada)

Mapping Canada's Residential Schools

Resources shared by Rev. Ruth D. from UVIC

“Bones of Crows” film complemented by an educational guide with discussion questions.

The Honorable Harvest

Documentary on Kamloops Indian Residential School

Canadian Psychological Association: CPA has published its response to TRU (https://cpa.ca/docs/File/Task_Forces/TRC%20Task%20Force%20Report_FINAL.pdf).

In Plain Sight Report – addresses the systemic racism towards Indigenous People in BC’s health care system and updates on BC’s response

Read ’21 things you may not know about the Indian Act’

Read the attached ‘ Characteristics of White Supremacy Culture’ or the adapted accessible card format, which are available behind the front desk

Watch the phenomenal Ginger Gosnell-Myers TED Talk on the History of Residential Schools

Watch this interview with the legendary Alanis Obomsawin

Classroom Resources

Indigenous Perspectives - Historica Canada
Detailed view of Indigenous perspectives in Canadian history

Building Bridges
A guide to Indigenous Lessons for grade 8 and up

Teacher Guide - Historica Canada
The publication Truth and Reconciliation Week 2021 and this complementary
educator’s guide are designed to support educators in both their own learning and
teaching. The resources in this guide are intended to offer teachers what they need at
the moment and in the moment, whether that be a place to start or a space to reflect.

TED talk Canadian Shame: A History of Residential Schools Ginger Gosnell-Myers
Ginger Gosnell-Myers, of Nisga’a and Kwakwaka’wakw heritage, is a policy expert, researcher, and activist whose work focuses on removing barriers between Indigenous peoples and all Canadians while fostering cooperation through open communication. Ginger’s ultimate goal is to advance reconciliation and promote understanding of Vancouver as an unceded territory.

Principals and Guidelines for Reconcilliation

Principles of Reconciliation
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada believes that in order for Canada to flourish in the twenty-first century, reconciliation between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Canada must be based on the
following principles

Programmation de la Semaine de la vérité et la réconciliation pour les enseignants
UBC Indian Residential School History and dialogue centre
The Following Resource includes books, websites, activities and guides to further learning about residential schools and their legacy in Canada. Sponsored by the University of British Columbia.
Truth and Reconciliation Week
TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION WEEK is a 5-day national event that will continue the conversations from Every Child Matters. Important conversations including the truths of the Indigenous treaties, First Nation, Métis and Inuit land claims, and the residential schools system. This online event will provide historical workshops, exclusive video content, and activities for students — all supported by artistic and cultural performances by First Nations, Métis, and Inuit artists.

Personal Stories - Residential School Survivors

Lost generations - Canada's History March 24, 2017
An Inuk artist reflects on the legacy of the residential schools in the Far North.

Images

Memorial at Ottawa for Residential School Victims -

CBC.ca

News

The Reckoning - Residential Schools Macleans Aug 2021
Cindy Blackstock, Leanne Betasamosake Simpson, Waubgeshig Rice, Alicia Elliott and Tenille Campbell on grief, anger and action over the discovery of hundreds of unmarked graves