Welcome to the Canadian residential schools module developed for use in Nunavut, the NWT, and bey ond. It is our hope that the information and activities in this module will give teachers and students the resources they need to examine the histories, memories, and impacts of the Canadian residential school system.Generations of Aboriginal peoples have been impacted by this system, and all Canadians have a part to play in learning about the past and in continuing to build more respectful relationships in the present and future.

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The 'Arc' or 'Power Curve' -- How To Use This Guide -- Getting Ready -- Important Considerations: How is teaching this material different? -- Significance and Goals of this Module -- What is Reconciliation? -- Framing -- Teacher as Facilitator -- Creating a Positive Learning Environment -- Assessment -- Dealing with Tough Stuff -- Teacher Self-care -- Student Supports -- Family Supports -- Materials -- Background Information for Teachers -- The Canadian Context of Residential Schools -- The Northern Context of Residential Schools -- Seeking Reconciliation -- Marius Tungilik -- Coming Together to Learn -- Activity 1: Education Before Schools — Life with Our Family -- Activity 2: Being Taken Away -- Activity 3: Canada's Residential School System û Through the Lens of the Federal Apology -- Activity 4: Apologizing for What? -- Activity 5: Colonial Policies and the Creation of the Residential -- School System -- Activity 6: Perspectives on the History -- of Colonization -- Activity 7: Tools of 'Civilization' -- Activity 8: Survivor Stories -- Activity 9: Brave and Influencial Voices -- Activity 10: Trying to Make Things Right -- Activity 11: Moving Towards Reconciliation -- Activity 12: Hope for Tomorrow -- Final Activity: Project -- Other Resources -- Biographies of Northern Leaders -- Recommended Resources -- Glossary -- Map, List of Residential Schools.