Author(s): Crystal Gail Fraser
Description: This encyclopedia entry provides a detailed account of Inuit experiences in residential schools, focusing on the historical context, cultural impacts, and long-term consequences of assimilation policies. It emphasizes the resilience of Inuit communities in preserving their heritage amidst systemic oppression.
Theme: Colonialism and settler-colonialism
Region: Nunavut
Province/Territory: Canada North (territories)
Type of Resource: Article
Keywords: Inuit experiences, residential schools, assimilation policies, cultural impacts, community resilience
Link: https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/inuit-experiences-at-residential-school
Date Published: 29 April 2020
Date Added to Database: 29 March 2025