Healing the Mission School Syndrome

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This powerful sequel to Mission School Syndrome looks at the impact of residential schools on their former students. How do they cope with day to day life and how are their families affected?

Some of the healing efforts explored in this program include:

addressing drug and alcohol addiction individually and collectively
circle sentencing (community based justice and rehabilitation)
community recognition of individual rehabilitation
healing and motivational programs within and outside the community.

Explicit Language.

Running Time: 68 min.

Country Available: Canada, USA

Copyright Date: 1994

Library Audience:

  • Young Adult
  • Family
  • General Interest
  • School Audience:

  • Secondary (10-12)
  • Univ./College
  • Adult Ed.
  • Subjects:
    Native North American Studies; Multicultural Studies; Guidance and Health; Living Skills

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