Métis Memories of Residential Schools — A Testament to the Strength of the Métis

Tile #14 “I was Invisible”

Teaching Statement:

Many children placed in residential schools were made to feel invisible and ‘less than’ others. Children’s names were often replaced with a number or a name that was easier for teachers to pronounce and/or was deemed to be a Christian name.

Reflective Questions

What would it feel like to have someone replace your name with a name of their choice?

What effect does being “invisible” have on the psychological health of a child?