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Indigenous Peoples, No recognition/consideration about the feelings of…
Indigenous Peoples
Ashamed
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Expecting to be judged and poor self esteem... Overall contributing to a negative impact on mental health.
Many of the residential students did not speak any English when they first arrived, therefore speaking the native language was a way to hide their thoughts and feelings from the school staff.
Discrimination
Residential school focused on the English language and on Christianity,
Children gradually detaching from the habits and feelings of their ancestors, ultimately diminishing aboriginal traditions.
Residential schools were implemented to sever the ties between Indigenous people and their ancestral culture and traditions.
The federal government approved a $1.9-billion "compensation package" for the children who were obligated to attend residential schools.
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Psychological, Sexual and Physical Abuse
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Children lived in fear, scared to make any wrong moves or mistakes.
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Indigenous students received punishment (often beaten up or strapped) for speaking their own language instead of English.
Caused lasting trauma for many, 64.2% of survivors developed PTSD.
37,965 Sexual Assault claims have been made by survivors.
Silenced
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The narrative of Canada is based on racism and lies. The truth and perspectives of Indigenous people isn't heard or shown.
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