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jan 1, 1884 - Creation of Residential Schools

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Amendments to the Indian Act of 1876 provided for the creation of Indian residential schools, funded and operated by the Government of Canada and Roman Catholic, Anglican, Methodist, Presbyterian and United churches. The Canadian government also banned traditional Indigenous ceremonies.

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jan 1, 1884
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~ 142 years ago