the first indian residential school opened in canada in 1834.
the first indian residential school opened in canada in 1834.
when did the first indian residential school open in canada?
1834
although many of these early schools were open for only a short time, efforts persisted. the mohawk institute residential school, the oldest, continuously operated residential school in canada, opened in 1834 on six nations of the grand river near brantford, ontario. administered by the anglican church, the facility opened as the mechanics' institute, a day school for boys, in 1828 and became a boarding school four years later when it accepted its first boarders and began admitting female students. it remained in operation until june 30, 1970.
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prince albert indian residential school was a canadian residential school operated by the anglican church for first nations children in prince albert, saskatchewan. it was located on the west hill of prince albert in a former army barracks. victoria union hospital is now adjacent to the former school area to the west. the school was formed in 1951 through the amalgamation of st. albans indian residential school and the all saints indian residential school. prince albert indian residential school was operated by the missionary society of the church of england in canada (mscc) until 1969.
prince albert indian residential school