A Residential School Survivor
The experience of the past, the present, the future, and the healing journey.
This video series covers the thoughts and stories of Maurice Sam (Nlaka'pamux/Tsimshian), a 13-year residential school survivor. Hear his stories, experiences, and justifications of trauma from attendance of St. George's Residential School. Maurice has grown and healed through the learning of many art forms. Listen and understand how art helps heal, and participate in a drawing and colouring art activity of your own.
Trigger Warning: The videos talk of suicide, sexual abuse and abuse of drugs and alcohol.
Learning Objectives
- Gain deeper understandings about residential school violence and its impact on health and well-being
- Hone deep listening skills
- Sit with discomfort, discover learning through bearing witness
- Reflect on the importance of art in healing
Lessons
RECOMMENDED FORMAT: Self-directed, Journal Club, Small Group, Classroom Course
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CURRICULUM DETAILS:
3 videos totalling 45 minutes plus questions and art activity
Est. total length: 1-1.5 hours
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Download/print and review the Self Reflection questions before watching the 3-part video series.
- After watching the videos, complete the suggested Wooden Hat Art Activity provided in the Self Reflection document.
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Additional Resources
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The Secret Path: Book by Gord Downie and Jeff Lemire about Chanie Wenjack's story of escape from the Cecilia Jeffrey Indian Residential School near Kenora, Ontario.
Contributors
Maurice Sam
ARTIST
