Residential Schools: Part 03 Resistance and Survival

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Residential Schools: Erasure, Resistance, Reckoning — Part 03 of 06: Resistance & Survival

Co-hosted by Valerie and Amanda Joy (Down the Crooked Path).

This episode turns to the often-overlooked stories of resistance within the residential school system—a system designed to erase Indigenous identities and cultures. Valerie and Amanda Joy honour the courage of those who fought back in ways both large and small:

• Students who risked everything to rebel, run away, and reclaim their freedom
• Families and leaders who refused to be silenced and worked to protect their children
• The deep impact of this trauma on survivors and the generations that followed
• The early advocates who demanded truth, accountability, and change

Resistance & Survival is a testament to the unbreakable spirit and resilience of Indigenous communities who refused to surrender their identities or their children without a fight.

We invite you to listen with care as we share these vital stories of defiance, courage, and enduring strength.

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Edited by Kyle McDonnell