Residential Schools Tried to Wipe Out Native Americans
Deep Dive into Cultural Genocide and its effects
RESIDENTIAL SCHOOLS WERE CULTURAL GENOCIDE
These young souls were not just robbed of their childhood; they were subjected to a calculated onslaught, an attempt to erase their culture and their very identity. The weight of generational trauma hangs heavy, reminding us of the atrocities committed under the guise of education.
The indigenous population, Native Americans, First Nations people – resilient, unwavering, and still here. It's a testament to their strength that they continue to pass down traditions, preserving a heritage that defied systematic efforts to annihilate it. The mere existence of this community stands as a living contradiction to the European claim of dominance over this land.
From deliberate targeting to forced assimilation, these institutions were breeding grounds for abuse – physical, sexual, and psychological. The diabolical agenda aimed to sever the ties that bound indigenous children to their roots, leaving them adrift in a sea of cultural oblivion. With the express goal of killing the “Indian from the child”. If we are our legacy both past, present is this not a True Crime story?
As we peel back the layers of this heinous history, the cyclical nature of trauma becomes apparent. From the residential school system to the infamous 60s scoop, the legacy of abuse persists. It's a crime that transcends individual acts, evolving into a systemic attempt to extinguish an entire population.