Residential Schools
Residential schools were boarding schools for Inuit, Métis and First Nations children between the 1860s and 1980s. In total 80,000 Aboriginal people are believed to have attended residential schools. For many people residential schools are synonymous with hardship and the erosion of Inuit culture, language and traditional ways of life.
RESIDENTIAL SCHOOLS
In 2005, Pauktuutit published Sivumuapallianiq: Journey Forward which is a national Inuit residential schools healing strategy. From this foundation the Abuse Prevention department has moved forward on several related topics including healing models for former students and their families, a DVD project with the National Inuit Youth Council, and is always open to future partnerships with like-minded organizations.
Pauktuutit continues to work for and with Inuit women, their families and communities throughout the healing journey of former students. Current projects include raising awareness among Canadian youth through a partnership with the Terry Fox Canadian Youth Centre and the continued distribution of a special edition newsletter highlighting the deadlines of the Residential Schools Settlement Agreement. Pauktuutit also looks forward to working the Truth and Reconciliation Commission to ensure the unique voices and perspectives of Inuit women are integrated throughout their work.
