Wandering Spirit Survival School

Wandering Spirit School, organized by concerned parents, broke with tradition by introducing subjects that are of particular relevance to its pupils. Traditional Indigenous stories, 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.

Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
27 mins
Status
Finished
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Type
Movie
Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
27 mins
Status
Finished
Start Date
Jan 1, 1978
Season
1978
Ratings
0
Popularity
0
Favorites
0
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0
Producers
ONF | NFB
Genres
Documentary
Country
CA

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Wandering Spirit School, organized by concerned parents, broke with tradition by introducing subjects that are of particular relevance to its pupils. Traditional Indigenous stories, 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.

Immersion

Japanese

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