Essay On Residential School Attendance In Canada

the overall goals of the Canadian government (p.55). In 1894, attendance at residential schools for Indigenous children became mandatory, and the police enforced this attendance. Nevertheless, while attendance was mandated, and there were no other regulations governing the schools or the education that was provided in these schools (p. 60-63).

Thus began a series of amendments to the Indian Act to destroy Indigenous culture, including outlawing cultural and spiritual practices like potlatch and the Sun Dance and undermining agreements to support Aboriginal self-government, since Tribal governments conflicted with the overall goals of the Canadian government (p.55). In 1894, attendance at residential schools for Indigenous children became mandatory and the police enforced this attendance. Nevertheless, while attendance was mandated, there were no other regulations governing the schools or the education that was provided in these schools (p. 60-63).

School Authorities and School condition Apart from the fact that the churches played a significant role, the condition of the schools was not conducive for learning. Since the primary goal of assimilation could only be achieved if Indigenous spirituality was eradicated. It was confirmed that the Christian churches operate these schools and could not fund it properly made the school

As a result, illnesses were rampant and so many students died while attending school (p. 90). Also, Milk Loft explained that “Generally the survivors of residential school do not commit suicide any more than the general population. It’s the children of the residential school survivors who commit suicide in incredibly high numbers you know six to seven times you know the provincial average”