One motivation for the establishment of residential schools for First Nations children was to encourage Aboriginal languages.

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The establishment of residential schools for First Nations children was not intended to encourage Aboriginal languages. In fact, one of the main goals was to assimilate Indigenous children into Euro-Canadian culture and language, often through the use of force and punishment for speaking their native language. This had a devastating impact on Indigenous cultures and languages, contributing to their decline and loss.

One Motivation for the Establishment of Residential Schools for First