Language Loss
Theodore Fontaine recalls being punished as a student at Fort Alexander Residential School for speaking the Indigenous language Ojibway.
La perte de la langue
Théodore Fontaine se souvient d’avoir été puni pour avoir parlé ojibwé, sa langue autochtone, lorsqu’il était étudiant au pensionnat autochtone de Fort Alexander.
Facing History Scholar Reflections: The Nazi Rise to Power
In this video, Dr. Paul Bookbinder describes how the Nazis assumed power in 1930s Germany.
Parental Dilemmas
Indigenous elder, residential school survivor, and author Theodore Fontaine describes his mother's take on the residential schools.
Dilemmes parentaux
Théodore Fontaine, Aîné autochtone, Survivant des pensionnats et auteur, décrit l’opinion de sa mère sur les pensionnats autochtones de la façon suivante.
Punishment and Abuse
Read recollections from former students about the frequent use of corporal punishment in Indian Residential Schools.
Châtiment et sévices
Lisez les souvenirs d’anciens élèves sur l’utilisation fréquente des châtiments corporels dans les pensionnats autochtones.
Schedule and Discipline
Learn about the methodical schedules and system of discipline and surveillance imposed on students of Indian Residential Schools.
"The Welcome"
Gilbert Oskaboose's tells the story of a child caught between the traditional ways of his people and the non-Indigenous culture at a residential school.
Student Activities: Creating Healthy News Habits
These student-facing slides help students develop healthy habits for protecting their mental health while staying informed and taking action.
The Role of the Churches
Get insight into the complicated role the Christian church played in the Indian Residential Schools system.