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Originally Posted by carmenshoes
We have no idea of how these children died. Was it abuse, disease, murder etc. A through investigation should be held then blame can be placed.
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As has been posted before, the issue of how they died isn't the focus (if it was sexual abuse / torture / starvation that would exacerbate the issue). Part of the focus is that they died, in the care of the government/church and were left dead with no dignity, humility or even trace of existence.
The other part of the issue is that those who survived the residential schools were left with severe trauma. This has led to a great divide between immigrant Canadians and the indigenous which has in turn brought to the surface many additional issues (mental health, addictions, culture shifts and racism).