It appears there were hundreds of students at the schools, and most of the deaths were from tuberculosis between 1893 and 1950.
In one school, from 1884 to 1890, 40% of the students died!
Its the Problem with Canada’s flirtation with heavy handed government programs. I’m not saying the USA is any better, but Canada went through lockdowns in a hard way this past year, and that is a symptom of their desire for big government programs without process on why there should be human rights limitations and considerations.
I believe that TB rates are high among indigenous communities. It would likely have been true in the past as well even in those who were not in residential schools. That is what should be compared.
With a name like National Truth and Reconciliation Commission, It is hard to know how accurate the graphic is.
Looks like the RC Church is trying to give Islam a run for it’s money to who can be the cult of death.
That’s a trick statement anyways, they’re the same church.
That’s pretty tragic for those kids, that’s an extremely high percentage.