This webinar discusses the legacy of residential schools in Ontario, and their devastating, lasting effect on Indigenous peoples living in the province. Speakers delve into how museums can play a role in educating audiences on this point in history. The discussion is significant to the history of Canadian settler culture, as the Residential School System is one of the major causes of poverty, homelessness, substance abuse and violence among Indigenous populations. The webinar also discusses attempts at reconciliation, through activism groups and legislation reform starting from the 1970s. Recorded on February 24, 2017.
Webinar: An Introduction to Residential Schools in Ontario: Histories and Interpretation

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