A dark chapter in Canadian history

1.

A dark chapter in Canadian history.

2.

Residential Schools were
government-funded, church-run
institutions aimed at assimilating
Indigenous children.

3.

Established in the 19th century,
these schools operated for over a
century, separating Indigenous
children from their families.

4.

Children faced harsh discipline,
poor living conditions, forced labor,
and loss of cultural identity.

5.

Survivors suffered long-term
trauma, loss of language, and
cultural disconnection.

6.

Reports of abuse, neglect, and
even unmarked graves have
surfaced, leading to national
reckoning.

7.

In 2008, Canada issued a formal
apology, acknowledging the
suffering of Indigenous peoples.

8.

The effects persist today, as
communities seek healing, justice,
and cultural restoration.