Week 5 Lecture Flashcards
Colonialism & Loss in Canada
What is the truth and reconciliation commission of canada? What did they aim to do?
- introduced the 94 calls to action
- Brought by survivors of the residential school system
- Commission aimed to raise awareness of the history of residential schools
- Commission visited communities around the world and interviewed thousands of survivors
What is settler colonialism?
forced removal of indigenous people from their land
ongoing process in modern time
What is cultural genocide?
prevention of cultural values and identity from one generation to the next
ex. residential schools
what are some things that came with the indian act?
- restrictions from leaving the reserve without permission
- prevented students from speaking their own language
- created residential schools
How many children attended residential schools?
150,000 children attended
Who funded residential schools?
The government
What is disenfranchised grief?
grief becomes disenfranchised when there is failure to recognize that a loss has occurred
- dehumanizing
What is ambiguous loss?
Losses that cannot be properly mourned, lack of closure / understanding
Ex. missing people
Who was Dr. Bryce?
“the man who knew betters
loved helping children, felt as though canada’s decision to let children die was a crime
What are some contemporary consequences?
settler colonialism continues today
- lack of equal funding for families on reserve
- discrimination in healthcare
Who was the youth leader of the Attawapiskat School Campaign?
Shannen Koostachin
Who is orange shirt day a tribute for?
Phyllis Webstad
