Behind Closed Doors : Stories from the Kamloops Indian Residential School Assiniboine 99-page book about the issues

99-page book about the issues surrounding First Nations water rights written by Merrell-Ann Phare

the harsh discipline

which is one of Rita Joe's most influential poems and tells this Mi'kmaw Elder's story of losing her Mi’kmaw language while at residential school in Shubenacadie

The first section

What he doesn’t know is that the Horned Serpent known to the Cherokees as Uktena

Behind Closed Doors : Stories from the Kamloops Indian Residential School Assiniboine 99-page book about the issuesBehind Closed Doors features written testimonials from thirty two individuals who attended the Kamloops Indian Residential School. The school was one of many infamous residential schools that operated from 1893 to 1979. These storytellers give voice to the thousands as they remember and share with us their stolen time at the school; many stories are told through courageous tears.