Residential Schools
Shannon Burtch
Mrs. Rhee-Schofield
NDW 4M
Tuesday March 19, 2013
Comparison of Different Residential Schools
Burtch 1
There have been many residential schools across the world striving to end indigenous culture. Residential schools in Canada, America’s Indian boarding schools, and what is known as the Stolen Generations from Australia, each have similar objectives; however, their actions to accomplish their goals vary. Severe punishments are endured by a majority of the children at these schools for unmerited reasons, numerous children are taken to these schools by force, and equality is a word without meaning.
Canadian Residential Schools The residential schools throughout Canada have been established by the Canadian government, are managed under the Department of Indian Affairs, and run by various Churches including Anglican, Presbyterian, United, and Roman Catholic. The first schools began in the 1880s and the last residential school closed in 1986. Each is school aiming to incorporate Aboriginal children into society’s dominant culture, and to eventually end the transmission of native culture from one generation to the next. People believe that Aboriginal cultures are inferior and unequal, the main reasons for the establishment of residential schools.
Policies
Aggressive Assimilation is a policy developed by Canada’s government that helps blend Aboriginal children into mainstream society. This policy instructs the educator’s of these schools to teach a certain curriculum to the enrolled students, which will help them integrate with white society.
The passing of the Indian Act though amended several times, states that attendance at residential schools is compulsory. It also states that children ages six to fifteen can be forcibly removed from their families, if they have not already been sent willingly. During this time parents willingly sending their children to these schools is not uncommon due
Mrs. Rhee-Schofield
NDW 4M
Tuesday March 19, 2013
Comparison of Different Residential Schools
Burtch 1
There have been many residential schools across the world striving to end indigenous culture. Residential schools in Canada, America’s Indian boarding schools, and what is known as the Stolen Generations from Australia, each have similar objectives; however, their actions to accomplish their goals vary. Severe punishments are endured by a majority of the children at these schools for unmerited reasons, numerous children are taken to these schools by force, and equality is a word without meaning.
Canadian Residential Schools The residential schools throughout Canada have been established by the Canadian government, are managed under the Department of Indian Affairs, and run by various Churches including Anglican, Presbyterian, United, and Roman Catholic. The first schools began in the 1880s and the last residential school closed in 1986. Each is school aiming to incorporate Aboriginal children into society’s dominant culture, and to eventually end the transmission of native culture from one generation to the next. People believe that Aboriginal cultures are inferior and unequal, the main reasons for the establishment of residential schools.
Policies
Aggressive Assimilation is a policy developed by Canada’s government that helps blend Aboriginal children into mainstream society. This policy instructs the educator’s of these schools to teach a certain curriculum to the enrolled students, which will help them integrate with white society.
The passing of the Indian Act though amended several times, states that attendance at residential schools is compulsory. It also states that children ages six to fifteen can be forcibly removed from their families, if they have not already been sent willingly. During this time parents willingly sending their children to these schools is not uncommon due