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A Knock on the Door: The Essential History of Residential Schools from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada

Well written and eye opening. A book every Canadian should read and understand....

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Paperback: 296 pages
Publisher: University of Manitoba Press; 1 edition (January 1, 2016)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0887557856
ISBN-13: 978-0887557859
Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 0.9 x 8.5 inches
Amazon Rank: 861637
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“It can start with a knock on the door one morning. It is the local Indian agent, or the parish priest, or, perhaps, a Mounted Police officer.” So began the school experience of many Indigenous children in Canada for more than a hundred years, and so begins the history of residential schools prepared by the Truth & Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRC). Between 2008 and 2015, the TRC provided opportunities for individuals, families, and commu...

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