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{{Template:Legal Help Guide TOC}}From the latter part of the 19th century until late into the 20th century, the Government of Canada and various churches operated Residential Schools for Aboriginal children throughout Canada. For a large portion of that time, Aboriginal parents were compelled to send their children to these schools, thereby removing the children from their communities and their culture. In addition, many students were subjected to physical, sexual and psychological abuse while attending a Residential School. | {{Template:Legal Help Guide TOC}}From the latter part of the 19th century until late into the 20th century, the Government of Canada and various churches operated '''Residential Schools''' for Aboriginal children throughout Canada. For a large portion of that time, Aboriginal parents were compelled to send their children to these schools, thereby removing the children from their communities and their culture. In addition, many students were subjected to physical, sexual and psychological abuse while attending a Residential School. | ||
For years, a person had to sue in court to get compensation for abuse suffered in a Residential School. Now, the federal government and various church entities provide compensation through the Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement (Settlement Agreement). | For years, a person had to sue in court to get compensation for abuse suffered in a Residential School. Now, the federal government and various church entities provide compensation through the Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement (Settlement Agreement). | ||