The removal of Aboriginal children from reserves so they could attend boarding schools

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The removal of Aboriginal children from reserves to attend boarding schools resulted in a lack of preparation to live effectively in either Aboriginal or non-Aboriginal worlds. The children were taught to erase their Indigenous identity, culture, and language in favor of assimilation into Western society. There were no programs of economic development on the reserves, and the visits with their parents were infrequent and often monitored. Conversion to Christianity was a central part of the boarding school experience.

The Removal of Aboriginal Children from Reserves So They Could