7.2We Were Children · 2012
We Were Children (2012) is a Documentary film directed by Tim Wolochatiuk, starring Lyna Hart, Ross McMillan, Glen Anaquod.
Documentary
7.2Overview
For over 130 years till 1996, more than 100,000 of Canada's First Nations children were legally required to attend government-funded schools run by various Christian faiths. There were 80 of these 'residential schools' across the country. Most children were sent to faraway schools that separated them from their families and traditional land. These children endured brutality, physical hardship, mental degradation, and the complete erasure of their culture. The schools were part of a wider program of assimilation designed to integrate the native population into 'Canadian society.' These schools were established with the express purpose 'To kill the Indian in the child.' Told through their own voices, 'We Were Children' is the shocking true story of two such children: Glen Anaquod and Lyna Hart.
Cast
Lyna Hart, Ross McMillan, Glen Anaquod, Alicia Hamelin, Jade Hamelin, Jennie Morin, Rebecca Gibson, Rene Batson
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What is "We Were Children" about?
For over 130 years till 1996, more than 100,000 of Canada's First Nations children were legally required to attend government-funded schools run by various Christian faiths. There were 80 of these 'residential schools' across the country. Most children were sent to faraway schools that separated them from their families and traditional land. These children endured brutality, physical hardship, mental degradation, and the complete erasure of their culture. The schools were part of a wider program of assimilation designed to integrate the native population into 'Canadian society.' These schools were established with the express purpose 'To kill the Indian in the child.' Told through their own voices, 'We Were Children' is the shocking true story of two such children: Glen Anaquod and Lyna Hart.
When was "We Were Children" released?
We Were Children was released in 2012.
Who stars in "We Were Children"?
The cast includes Lyna Hart, Ross McMillan, Glen Anaquod, Alicia Hamelin.
