Mia, Michelle T & Margaux
What: Missing Children and Burial Info
Who: General public
We must be careful with who we share this information with as it is quite sensitive and triggering. At the same time, we acknowledge that this information/knowledge should be accessible to all and/or should be something most are aware of.
Concentrated Objective:
- To make information regarding missing children and burial sites of residential school victims accessible to the affected families
- To properly commemorate/show respect towards the victims and their families
- To facilitate public awareness and involvement in hopes people can be further educated and or provide a platform for more information to be gathered on these sensitive subjects
Although the government has taken action to commemorate 3,800 deaths by the residential school system, approximately 2,200 victims still need to be accounted for.
General Objective: To spread awareness and build empathy within the general public regarding the corrupt nature of the residential school system and its lasting effects on the Indigenous community. It is crucial that people in Canadian society recognize and are educated on the injustices and trauma the Indigenous community has withstood by the government and church authorities.
Research Links:
https://thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/constitution-act-1982
https://capilanou.kanopy.com/video/beyond-shadows
https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/residential-schools