Topic 2 - Residential schools and indigenous organization, resistance and resilience
In this Unit, we look at an example of how indigenous people are struggling with the structures and effects of colonialism. We focus on attempts at reconciliation following the closing of Canada’s last resident school in 1996. This important work faces challenges as well as successes. It highlights strong examples of indigenous organization, resistance, and resiliency, as well as of the multi-generational impacts of colonial policies and practices.
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Introduction to Topic 2
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Garnet Angeconeb – Introduction
How researchers are thinking about residential schools and the reconciliation process
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Read: A Message from Garnet
Videos: Chapters 1-6
How researchers are thinking about residential schools and the reconciliation process
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For everything there is a season
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"Schools for Indian Children"
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Resistance and Renewal
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Dancing on our turtle's back
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Video: Leanne Simpson - “Dancing on our turtle's back”
Indigenous resurgence and practical decolonization
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Video: Taiaiake Alfred: Practical Decolonialization
Video: Watch more from Leanne Simpson
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