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Residential Schools In Canada
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Residential schools in Canada were a system of boarding schools for Indigenous children that operated from the late 19th century to the late 20th century.
Key Features
- Forced assimilation of Indigenous children
- Physical, emotional, and sexual abuse
- Loss of language and culture
- Long-lasting intergenerational trauma
Pros
- No pros listed
Cons
- Caused irreparable harm to generations of Indigenous peoples
- Violation of human rights
- History of neglect and mistreatment