Altogether, residential schools began in the early 1800s and ran for more than 150 years (3, 6, 7). The last school in Canada closed in 1996. During that time, an estimated 150,000 children ...

(The Conversation) — A historian of the residential schools explains how religion played a key role in assimilationist systems for Indigenous children in Canada and the United States.

More oversight needed of residential schools specializing in autism and other disabilities, state’s child advocate says By Liz Kowalczyk Globe Staff,Updated October 13, 2023, 6:00 a.m.

A photo series shows the legacy of Canada's residential schools program, which aimed to eliminate the culture of indigenous people. Continue reading 1 2 Support Provided By: Learn more ...

“Sugarcane” follows survivors and investigators after the horrifying treatment of Indigenous Canadians was discovered at residential schools. Listen to this article · 3:19 min Learn more ...

NPR's David Folkenflik speaks with Emily Kassie and Julian Brave NoiseCat about their new documentary, "Sugarcane," about Indian residential schools in Canada. In Canada, Indigenous children from ...