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how many residential schools operated in alberta and in canada
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In Canada, there were over 130 residential schools established for Indigenous children from the late 19th century until the late 20th century, with the exact number varying slightly depending on the sources consulted. These schools were part of a broader system aimed at assimilating Indigenous peoples into Euro-Canadian culture.
In Alberta specifically, there were about 25 residential schools operating at various times. Some of the most notable ones included the Ermineskin Indian Residential School, the St. Albert Indian Residential School, and the Blue Quills Indian Residential School.
The legacy of these schools has had a lasting impact on Indigenous communities across Canada, leading to many social, cultural, and psychological challenges that are still being addressed today. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRC) has documented many of these experiences and has made recommendations for healing and reconciliation.
In Alberta specifically, there were about 25 residential schools operating at various times. Some of the most notable ones included the Ermineskin Indian Residential School, the St. Albert Indian Residential School, and the Blue Quills Indian Residential School.
The legacy of these schools has had a lasting impact on Indigenous communities across Canada, leading to many social, cultural, and psychological challenges that are still being addressed today. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRC) has documented many of these experiences and has made recommendations for healing and reconciliation.