Did you know Indigenous children in Canada endured more than just Indian residential schools during the stolen children era? Indeed, they did. In fact, for over a century, the Canadian government used several school models to try to assimilate Indigenous children.
On Thursday, October 27, University of Lethbridge sociology professor Apooyak’ii, Dr. Tiffany Prete, will present The Kainai Stolen Children Era. The free event runs from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Sandman Signature Lethbridge Lodge and is open to the public.
In her talk, Prete will discuss the overarching policies that guided education for Indigenous children while revealing the multiple education models used. Her talk will focus on her Kainai (Blood) People.
Apooyak’ii/Dr. Tiffany Prete (nee Hind Bull) is a member of the Kainai (Blood Tribe) of the Siksikasitapi (Blackfoot Confederacy), located in the Treaty 7 area. Her program of work is comprised of implementing the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action on the Blood Reserve. Prete’s background is in educational policy studies, specializing in Indigenous Peoples education. Her area of expertise includes Indigenous secondary retention rates within the public school system, Blackfoot historical research, impacts of colonization, intergenerational trauma, and Indigenous research methodologies.
Learn more, visit: ulethbridge.ca/artsci/pps-prete
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Contact:
Apooyak’ii/Dr. Tiffany Prete
403-329-2028
Catharine Reader, Office of the Dean, Faculty of Arts & Science
403-382-7154
