Broken Circle: The Dark Legacy of Indian Residential Schools―Commemorative Edition

by Theodore Niizhotay Fontaine

A new commemorative edition of Theodore Fontaine's powerful, groundbreaking memoir of survival and healing after years of residential school abuse. Originally published in 2010, Broken The Dark Legacy of Indian Residential Schools chronicles the impact of Theodore Fontaine’s harrowing experiences at Fort Alexander and Assiniboia Indian Residential Schools, including psychological, emotional, and sexual abuse; disconnection from his language and culture; and the loss of his family and community. Told as remembrances infused with insights gained through his long healing process, Fontaine goes beyond the details of the abuse that he suffered to relate a unique understanding of why most residential school survivors have post-traumatic stress disorders and why succeeding generations of Indigenous children suffer from this dark chapter in history. With a new foreword by Andrew Woolford, professor of sociology and criminology at the University of Manitoba, this commemorative edition will continue to serve as a powerful testament to survival, self-discovery, and healing.

Genres: Indigenous, Nonfiction, History

224 pages, Paperback

Published May 17, 2022

Reviews

[Kayla · Rating 5 out of 5]

Theodore provides glimpses into his sexual, physical, emotional and spiritual abuse at the hands of the church/government. Theodore’s memories of pre-residential school days carries him forth in his healing journey. Important read for everyone.