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RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL TIMELINE
RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL TIMELINE
1876 & 1879
Indian Act is passed which allow the government to establish Residential Schools. This is further recommended by the Davin Report in 1879
17th century
First residential schools are opened and operated by Catholic Church missionaries near New France.
1892
The Federal government & Catholic Church officially co-operate in running the Residential Schools
1857
Gradual Civilization Act is passed by the Parliament to assimilate Aboriginals
1870-1910
Period of assimilation of Aboriginal children into Euro-Canadian society.
2009
Truth and Reconciliation Commission re-launched
2010-2014
T&R Commission hosts numerous national events.
2000
Class action lawsuit launched
2005
$8,000 Advance Payment Program for eligible Elders 65+
2006
The Indian Residential School Settlement Agreement was approved by all parties
1997-1998
Statement of Reconciliation from the government of Canada.
Government admits wrongdoing for the first time and issues a statement of regret.
The Aboriginal Healing Foundation is established. $350 million compensation for survivors of residential schools.
1948
1993 & 1994
Anglican Church apologizes for its involvement.
Presbyterian Church apologizes for its involvement.
1920
1996
Last residential school is closed.
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples publishes a report on the violence and abuses at the residential schools.
Attendance is mandatory for children
ages 7-15 years old. Children were forcibly
taken from their families by officials.
1958
Number of schools deminished to
72 with 9,368 students. This is the
turning point where the schools
start to become less popular.
Indian Affairs inspectors recommended the
closure of residential schools
1931
1990-1991
1970
Schools went from being operated by churches to Indian bands.
Phil Fontaine, National Chief of the Manitoba Chief publically discloses his abuse at school and calls for recognition of the abuse, compensation, and an apology.
Several lawsuits are launched and residential survivor groups are formed.
There were a total of 80 Residential Schools operating in Canada as of this date.
1979
Only 12 residential schools remained with 1,899 students
1980
Residential School students started to talk about them being sexually abused at school
1986
United Church apologizes for its involvement in residential schools
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