This school, organized by concerned parents, broke with tradition by introducing subjects that are of particular relevance to its pupils. Indian legends, traditions, languages and crafts balance the program of academic subjects required by the Ontario Ministry of Education. The experience of the children at Wandering Spirit is contrasted with the very different life experienced by their parents, educated in the old residential schools.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
310152
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Indians of North America - Canada
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Indigenous peoples
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Indigenous peoples - Canada
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Indigenous peoples - Social life and customs
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Ontario
Documentary → Documentary films - Canada
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Canada - Race relations
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Canada - Social conditions
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Education of children
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Alternative schools
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Education - Canada
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Education of children
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → School environment
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Schools - Canada
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Education of children
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)