As early as 1907, Dr. Peter H. Bryce raised concerns over health conditions following investigations at a number of Prairie residential schools. By this time, according to Miller, the high death rates were resulting in public attention. Yet, no MP drafted a motion to close the schools. And in 1951, when the deplorable conditions of the school once more came the forefront, “the discourse of the “Indian Problem” was so strong that despite the government reports, media stories, and survivor accounts of the many kinds of abuse that were occurring, the Canadian government actively chose to keep the residential school system
As early as 1907, Dr. Peter H. Bryce raised concerns over health conditions following investigations at a number of Prairie residential schools. By this time, according to Miller, the high death rates were resulting in public attention. Yet, no MP drafted a motion to close the schools. And in 1951, when the deplorable conditions of the school once more came the forefront, “the discourse of the “Indian Problem” was so strong that despite the government reports, media stories, and survivor accounts of the many kinds of abuse that were occurring, the Canadian government actively chose to keep the residential school system