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Residential Schools - Videos

Videos:

Canadian Federal Government Apology to Former Students of Indian Residential Schools
Stephen Harper - June 11, 2008
YouTube video clip
Videos and Audio about Residential Schools
A variety of videos and audio describing the Residential Schools experience. Compiled by Lorimer, the publisher of the "Righting Canada's Wrongs" book series.
Namwayut: we are all one. Truth and reconciliation in Canada
A CBC video. Chief Robert Joseph shares his experience as a residential school survivor and the importance of truth and reconciliation in Canada.
What is Reconciliation?
Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: Chief Justice Murray Sinclair.
Curio.ca - Beyond94: Why language is vital for this Inuk residential school survivor
Inuk residential school survivor Jack Anawak once fired back at a fellow MP who criticized him for speaking Inuktitut in the House of Commons. A Curio.ca video.
Witness Blanket Documentary Trailer 2015
Witness Blanket
Chanie Wenjack
Historica Canada's Heritage Minute
Shi-shi-stko
Film adaptation of the story written by Nicola I. Campbell

Articles:

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Maple Ridge - Pitt Meadows
Library Resources

Residential School Themed Picture Books - SD42 Libraries
Residential School themed picture books list
Residential School Books - SD42 Libraries
Residential Schools Fiction and Non-Fiction books available in SD42 Libraries. Click View All Locations or All Copies to see if your school library has a particular resource.
Residential School Kit (Grade 5) - AbEd LIbrary
A comprehensive Residential Schools resource kit (grade 5) from the AbEd Library
Residential School Kits (Secondary) - AbEd Library
Four Residential School Kits (Secondary) from the AbEd Library.

Indian Residential Schools & Reconciliation
Teacher Resource Guide - Grade 5
First Nations Education Steering Committee
Hidden History - BC Residential Schools - eBook
An interactive eBook leading educators through the BC residential school story. Links on each page offer a multitude of related resources. A BCTF Project of Heart Teacher Resource.
BC's Project of Heart
BC's Project of Heart - an inquiry-based journey. Includes a comprehensive list of print and online resources about Canada's Residential Schools.
Residential Schools: A Sad Chapter in Canadian History - Curio.ca
This Curio.ca collection provides a concise overview of this dark page in Canadian history. Includes 22 titles and 2 Teacher Guides.
Beyond 94 - Truth and Reconciliation in Canada - Curio.ca
A curated selection of Beyond 94 video content, as well as other videos on the theme of reconciliation, are featured in this Curio.ca 34 title collection – along with the Beyond 94 Teacher Guide.
The Secret Path
Gord Downie's video and panel discussion
Reading, Literature, Records, and Documents
Residential School Resources and Reconciliation Inventory by the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation

Available from the AbEd Library

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Residential Schools Collection - AbEd Library
The AbEd Library Residential Schools collection has over 80 titles, ranging from picture books to teacher resources,
Residential School Kit (Grade 5) - AbEd Library
A comprehensive Residential Schools resource kit (Grade 5) from the AbEd Library.
Residential School Kits (Secondary) - AbEd Library
Four Residential School Kits (Secondary) from the AbEd Library.