In the early 20th century,First Nations children attending residential schools were forbidden to speak their Aboriginal languages.

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This is true. As part of the assimilation policies in Canada, Indigenous children attending residential schools were punished and often physically abused if caught speaking their Native languages. The objective was to force them to learn English and adopt Canadian culture. This policy had a devastating impact on Indigenous languages and cultures, as generations of children were separated from their families, communities and traditions.

In the Early 20th Century,First Nations Children Attending Residential Schools