Name: ________________________________ Date Assigned: Monday, March 5th, 2018 

Date Due: Thursday, March 8th, 2018 

 
English Language Arts 10 

Project of Hearts  
Investigation Into the History & Legacy of Indian Residential Schools in Canada 
 
To get started with this unit, you will conduct your own investigation into the history and legacy
of Indian Residential Schools in Canada. Using materials given in class and resources on Google
Classroom & Ms. Morgan’s website (​www.ms-morgan2.weebly.com​) complete the following
assignment.

Remember to answer questions in complete sentences. Each question is worth 2 points. 1 point
is awarded for the correct answer, and 1 point will be awarded for your explanation/support
provided to back your answer up. You can send your answers to me via Google Doc or submit
on paper.

The History  

1. Who set up the Indian Residential Schools (IRS) in Canada? What organizations were
involved and who were the key people in the development of the system?
2. What were 3 traditional ways of education in Aboriginal communities in Canada?
3. Who was Nicholas Flood Davin and what was his role in establishing the IRS system in
Canada?
4. Why were the Indian Residential Schools established? What was the goals of the
church and the government?
5. What is the ​Indian Act​? Explain how the Indian Act affected the establishment of the
IRS system in Canada?
6. When did the Indian Residential School system operate in Canada?
7. What does “assimilate” mean? Explain how the IRS in Canada relates to assimilation.
8. Who was Duncan Campbell Scott and what did he think the purpose of the IRS should
be?
9. What does “enfranchisement” mean? Explain how the IRS in Canada relates to
enfranchisement.
10. What happened to the​ Indian Act ​in 1920?
11. In total, how many residential schools operated in Canada?
12. In your opinion, what are the 3 most important/impactful pieces of information you
learned about this topic?