Residential Schools

This resources presents at timeline of residential schools in Canada. Beginning with the opening of the first residential school in 1620, to the closing of the last residential school in 1996, to the start of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission in 2010.

This timeline of residential schools in Canada begins in January 1831 and provides many significant events through to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.

An excellent guide from Alberta Regional Professional Development Consortia that supports teachers in developing their knowledge of the legacy of Residential Schools.

he Witness Blanket stands as a national monument to recognize the atrocities of the Indian residential school era, honour the children, and symbolize ongoing reconciliation.

A document from the Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario that provides teachers with concrete steps for action for reconciliation.

Learn about the policies of assimilation that the Canadian government enacted on Indigenous Peoples

Learn about the purpose of residential schools and the lasting impacts of those schools

Learn how the residential school system experience impacted the Inuit

Learn how the Métis people in Alberta were impacted by the Indian residential school system

Learn about workshops that provide participants with an opportunity to strengthen their foundational knowledge of First Nations, Métis and Inuit. Contact Walking Together: Education for Reconciliation for additional information on available workshops and resources.