What types of crimes were committed by the church and government in Indian Residential Schools in Canada? What are some of the consequences for the survivors and their families?

Indian Residential Schools

Institutions that were part of a system in Canada designed to assimilate Indigenous children into Euro-Canadian culture, often involving forced separation from their families and cultures.

Church And Government

The relationship and interaction between religious institutions and governmental authorities, often involving issues of power, influence, and policy.

Crimes

Acts or omissions that are prohibited by law and punishable by the state, ranging from minor offenses to serious felonies.