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Some have asked for suggestions on reading material for older students. (16years + )

Three resources come to mind.

First: A National Crime, by John S Milloy, University of Manitoba Press

This is an incredible book that details the chronic neglect and abuse that children suffered within Indian Residential Schools. As the title suggest, Milloy argues that the Canadian Government was fully aware and so legally culpable. His title “A National Crime” is taken from Dr. Peter Bryce 1922 book, which provides the foundations for his arguments.

For more information on Milloy follow this link:

The second must read text is J.R Miller’s work, Shingwauk’s Vision, History of Native Residential Schools.

The arguments that Miller stresses are less ‘political’ then Milloy. The reader is presented with an enormous amount of historical facts without the arguments of a conspiracy theory. The culpability of the Government is watered down with his suggestions that the government was operating with in the standards of the day.

Though the acts committed were egregious, they are viewed within the lens of Social Darwinism and Eugenics.

For more information on Millers work follow this link:

Finally, I would encourage viewing “Hidden From History” from Rev. Kevin Annette

This documentary is available on line. and is a unique resource in that it provides painful testimony of survivors with close examination on the attempts by the Government and the Churches to cover up and oppress the truth.

A glimpse into the late 1990s and the culture of denial at that time.

A must see for everyone.

There must be many more examples of material out there, so if you have some suggestions please Blog back or email me directly.

Jannica

25 Feb 08

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