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We were so far away : the Inuit experience of residential schools.

We were so far away : the Inuit experience of residential schools.

Book 2010

"In the spring of 2008, eight courageous Residential School Survivors, two from each of the Inuit geographic regions--Nunavik, Nunavut, Nunatsiavut, and the Inuvialuit Settlement Region--shared their stories with the Legacy of Hope Foundation. The exhibition, "'We were so far away...': The Inuit Experience of Residential Schools", presents the individual recollections of these Survivors in their own words, illustrated with their personal photogra...

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ISBN:
9780973352016
0973352019
Description:
189 pages : illustrations, 1 map ; 30 cm
Other Title:
Inuit experience of residential schools
Notes:
Curated by Heather Igloliorte
Canadiana
Exhibition catalogue produced by the Legacy of Hope Foundation in partnership with the Aboriginal Healing Foundation and Library and Archives Canada
Includes bibliographical references (page 32)
Text in English and Inuktitut
Contents:
Introduction
A message from the curator
Inuit experiences of residential schools
Lillian Elias
Marjorie Flowers
Shirley Flowers
Peter Irniq
Carolyn Niviaxi
Abraham Ruben
Marius Tungilik
Salamiva Weetaltuk
Images and map
Control Number:
1206368
Other Authors:
Aboriginal Healing Foundation (Canada)
Igloliorte, Heather, 1979-
Legacy of Hope Foundation
Library and Archives Canada
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