According to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, there are approximately 80,000 living Survivors of the Canadian residential school system. For many, the trauma of the mental, physical and sexual abuse they suffered at the schools hasn’t faded. Learn how the effects of residential schools continue to manifest into the present day.
Illustrations by Halie Finney.
According to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, there are approximately 80,000 living Survivors of the Canadian residential school system. For many, the trauma of the mental, physical and sexual abuse they suffered at the schools hasn’t faded. Learn how the effects of residential schools continue to manifest into the present day.
Illustrations by Halie Finney.
General Note
From the Historica Canada video collection. Hosted on YouTube.