Métis Memories of Residential Schools
A Testament to the Strength of the Métis
Tile #14
“I was Invisible”
“I was INVISIBLE”
Teaching Statement:
Many children placed in residential schools were made to feel invisible and ‘less than’ others. Children’s names were often replaced with a number or a name that was easier for teachers to pronounce and/or was deemed to be a Christian name.
Reflective Questions:
What would it feel like to have someone replace your name with a name of their choice?
What effect does being “invisible” have on the psychological health of a child?
