Any Changes Since Residential School?

Abstract

The social situation Native people find themselves in on reserves is often blamed on a lack of education. The thought behind this suggestion is that "education" it­self is neutral and automatically leads to a rise of the standard of living. I discuss that the situation we Native people are in is partly due to that very “education," which, as a continuation of residential schools, is still breaking down our cultures and societies. Education for Native people can be successful only when it has grown within the culture of the people.