The Misery of Residential School. In Reversing Canada’s Genocide of First Nations.

Abstract

This is a story about a young Anishinabe-Saulteaux boy, Clive Linklater, who shares his personal experiences in residential school. From his first day at residential school, through the days of endless rules and punishments, he shares his experiences of institutionalized assimilation. This is his story; however, many First Nations children at the time of the Residential School era in Canada had similar experiences of being stripped of their language, culture and connection with their family and community. While this is a difficulty story, it is a true story, and it is also a story of courage, endurance, and perseverance. Although residential schools no longer exist, it is important to continue sharing the truths about this part of Canada’s history. It is with pride that we celebrate the resilience of First Nations Peoples, and all Indigenous Peoples. We are still here.