Report on the Indian schools of Manitoba and the North-West Territories

Name: Report on the Indian schools of Manitoba and the North-West Territories
Author: P. H. Bryce

By P. H. Bryce

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A detailed account traces the development of mission and government-run schools for Indigenous children in Manitoba and the Northwest Territories, beginning with early missionary day schools and extending to boarding and industrial institutions. It summarizes denominational involvement, treaty commitments, and federal grants across several decades and tabulates expenditures by school type. The report evaluates physical conditions, staffing, attendance rules, building materials and sanitation, and examines pupils’ health and the medical oversight provided, concluding with observations about deficiencies and needs for improved accommodation, inspection, and administrative support.

About the Author

P. H. Bryce

P. H. Bryce was a Canadian author and reformer known for his critical examination of the treatment of Indigenous peoples in Canada. His notable works include "The Story of a National Crime," which highlights the injustices faced by First Nations communities, and "Report on the Indian Schools of Manitoba and the North-West Territories," where he provides an in-depth analysis of the residential school system. Bryce's writings contributed significantly to the discourse on Indigenous rights and education, making him an important figure in the historical narrative of Canada.