Title

Creator

Minwashin : Residential schools

Language

fra

eng

Description

00:00:00 to 00:06:24 – Childhood in the forest and arrival at residential school
The speakers describe a free childhood on the land, abruptly interrupted by entry into residential school at the age of five or six. This experience brought a loss of bearings, language, and family connection.

00:06:24 to 00:14:54 – Linguistic repression and trauma
Children were punished for speaking their mother tongue, leading to a lasting rupture in their sense of identity. Many recount physical and psychological abuse, as well as the ongoing struggle to reclaim their culture.

00:15:06 to 00:21:31 – Family consequences and reconstruction
The residential school legacy deeply affected family relationships. Some survivors have begun healing through spirituality, art, music, or traditional crafts.

00:21:35 to 00:29:25 – Education, hope, and community development
The community is investing in local education, with a new school, dedicated teachers, and culturally adapted programs. Despite the challenges, the academic success of young people brings a glimmer of hope for the future.

Format

Video recording

Étendue

29 min.

Date Created

2019

Éditeur

Minwashin

Date Modified

29-10-2025

Access Rights

Open access

License

Protected by copyrights

Identifier

minwashin-ninawit-video-008