1830-1840: The first residential schools are opened by
churches in the 1830s. These are schools
where the First Nation children, who are taken
from their families, are not allowed to speak
their language, wear traditional clothes and the
only religion they are allowed and forced to
practice is Christianity. The last residential
school will not be closed until 1996. (jan 1, 1830 – mar 1, 1840)