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For More Than 200 Years Religious Orders run missionary Schools For Indigenous Children
These schools were the pioneers and an example of residential schools in the future run by the government of Canada. -
The First boarding School Begins
Mohawk Institute located in Brantford Ontario becomes the very first government-funded residential school in Canada and is run by the Anglican church. -
Begot Report
This government report to the king shows favour for indigenous children being separated from their families. -
The Gradual Civilization Act
The gradual Civilization act was a idea which was made reality its purpose was to take away the indigenous peoples culture and make them "civilized". -
ÎLE-À-LA-CROSSE Residential School Opens
ÎLE-À-LA-CROSSE Residential School is the second school to open in Canada. ÎLE-À-LA-CROSSE was also one of the final Residential schools to close in 1995. -
The Constitution Act creates Dominion of Canada
The government of Canada takes authority over indigenous peoples and education for First Nations. -
The Indian Act
The Indian act was established for the government to get control over indigenous rights and culture. The act only includes First Nations as status Indians it excludes Métis and Inuit. -
Government Authorizes Residential Schools
Prime Minister John A. Macdonald formally authorizes residential schools in Canada which was designed to isolate indigenous children from their culture and make them into the "western culture". -
Residential Schools in Canada Grow
Residential School numbers in Canada quickly rise to over 40 -
Attending Residential Schools Becomes Mandatory
Attending Residential Schools in Canada has become mandatory. -
What Happens in Residential Schools is now Published
Dr. Peter Henderson Bryce exposes the Canadian government for ignoring the children's health. He also talks about the very high death rates in these schools. -
Highest Number of Residential Schools
More than 80 residential schools are in operation, that is the highest number of residential schools ever. -
Thunderchild Residential School Burns Down
4 Children are investigated for arson of the school. Many other schools were set to fire as a form of resistance from the students. -
Residential Schools Expand to Northern parts of Canada
Inuit children are now included in Residential Schools in Canada. 6 schools are also opened in the west because the government now controls the church-run schools. -
2 new schools open in Inuvik
Grollier Hall and Stringer Hall open in Inuvik housing over 500 students! -
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The Sixties Scoop
More than 20,000 indigenous children are taken from their families by government workers and placed in foster care or adoption homes most of the time with non-indigenous families. These Children loose their identities, language, and culture. -
Chanie Wenjack Dies
Twelve-year-old Chanie Wenjack dies after escaping Cecilia Jeffery Residential School. A formal investigation took place after his death. The jury found that residential schools cause lots of emotional and psychological problems. -
Authority for Residential Schools Now Belong to the Government
The Canadian government takes over the remaining church run residential schools -
28 Residential Schools Remain
Thousands of students are still enrolled at the 28 residential schools that remain functioning in Canada -
Phil Fontaine Speaks Out
Phil Fontaine head of the assembly of Manitoba Chiefs, speaks up about the abuse he suffered at Fort Alexander Residential School. He calls for a public investigation to which the federal government did in 1991 -
Gordon's Residential School Finally Closes
Gordon's Residential school is the last federally run residential school to close. -
The Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples (RCAP)
This final report recommends a public inquiry into the effects of residential schools including language loss and trauma. -
Residential School Settelment agrement
The government gives funds to the Indigenous peoples of Canada as a form of reconciliation. -
Formal Apology
Prime Minister Stephen Harper apologizes to former students, their families, and communities for Canada's role in residential schools. Provincial and Territorial apologies follow in the year ahead. -
TRC (Truth and Reconciliation) Summery Report
After hosting numerous events in Canada the TRC shows a summery of its findings the report includes 94 calls to action with the purpose of readdressing the legacy of residential schools and assisting in the process of Canadian reconciliation. -
National Center for Truth and Reconciliation Opens in Winnipeg
The center holds permanent archives of materials and testimonies on residential schools gathered during the TRC. -
TRC (Truth and Reconciliation) Final Report is Released
The report referes Canada's treatment to indigenous peoples as "cultural genocide" -
Unmarked Graves Found Near Residential Schools
Unmarked graves have been found throughout Canada near residential schools which are believed to be the graves of residential school students. -
September 30 is Declared a Holiday
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau declared September 30th a national holiday for Truth and Reconciliation although some provinces do not observe this holiday. -
Canadian Conference of Catholic (CCCB) Bishops Formally Apologize
Canadian Bishops express their sorrow for the unfortunate events that happened to the indigenous children who attended residential schools.