Residential schools

Residential schools were part of a systemic effort to rob Indigenous children of their culture, their ties to their communities and their families. These schools existed for over 100 years across Canada and were endured by generations of Indigenous children. Today, the Trust is committed to educating on residential schools and their legacy.

Resources

Introductory resources to learn about the history of residential schools in Canada:

• History of Residential Schools – Indigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada
• Residential Schools in Canada: A Timeline - Historica Canada

The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation has a number of resources that lay out the most complete history of residential schools in Canada:

• List of Indian Residential Schools in Ontario
• Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: Calls to Action – the 94 calls to action lay out how to advance the process of reconciliation
• All reports produced by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada

From the Trust’s newsletter, Heritage Matters … more!

• October 2021 - Expanding the narrative: The question of commemoration
• June 2021 - National Indigenous History Month

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A national Indian Residential School Crisis Line has been set up to provide support for residential school survivors and others affected. People can access emotional and crisis referral services by calling the 24-hour national crisis line at 1-866-925-4419.