Stolen Lives: The Indigenous Peoples of Canada and Indian Residential Schools

by Various

Stolen Lives is a groundbreaking resource that provides educators with an examination of the Indian Residential Schools and their long-lasting effects on Canada’s Indigenous Peoples. Through primary source material, first-person accounts, and questions that lead to rich classroom conversations, students learn about this tragic history, and can analyze the devastating effects that the residential schools have on former students, their families, and entire indigenous communities. Facing History’s unique approach empowers educators to connect this history to today’s conversations about the apologies given by the government and churches, the work of the Canadian Truth and Reconciliation Commission, and the debate about whether the colonial policies these schools embodied amount to genocide.

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Genres: Nonfiction, History

242 pages, Paperback

Published November 26, 2015

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Reviews

[Jolabrese · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good book, easy to read, on a difficult topic. Questions at the end of each small section. This is good for a grade 9 or 10 class and for adults just starting to explore this topic. Begins to help Settlers respond to the TRC calls for actions.

[Lynn Filliter · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is an excellent primer for anyone just beginning to investigate the complicated nature of the history of Indigenous Peoples in Canada. There is a great deal in terms of basic overviews of the timelines, treaties and issues. It is organized brilliantly, particularly after the initial portions where it takes "issues" and provides multiple readings complete with primary source material and critical thinking questions.

I will be using excerpts with my Grade 11 students, but I would also highly recommend this to anyone interested in learning about the issues. I felt like this particular resource provides so much information that it was like a condensed version of my last two years of learning.

[David Downer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent starting point and guide for indigenous issues in Canada. Good balance of historical background and primary source evidence.

[Lori Emilson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Incredibly eye opening and informative. This text provides the background for the creation of residential schools and describes its aftermath. All Canadians should read this book.

[Heartz · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this book alongside a course I was taking. The readings are great to use in the classroom and have helpful questions at the end to facilitate discussion. Lots of great information on an important topic.

[Khaiuna Ayetimiyi · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was a great read but very repetitive.

[Ryan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fewer than twenty ratings for this book on Goodreads when I read it in 2024.

[Dylan D · Rating 4 out of 5]

incredibly digestible, but still substantive. perfect for a survey of Indigenous issues and the histories of residential schools in canada; solid.