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The Mission School Syndrome
Xwi7xwa Library, University of British Columbia

Video
Contributors
Istchenko, Vic.; Atkinson, Jim.; Northern Native Broadcasting, Yukon.
Description
"As a sequel to the 1988 program of the same title, describes the role of mission schools in the education of native children from the 1920's to the 1980's, and addresses the long-term impact on native communities. Looks at the efforts being made around the Yukon by native individuals and communities to repair some of the damage done by the schools and to turn their lives around."

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Alternate Title(s)
Healing the mission school syndrome
Holding Library
Xwi7xwa Library, University of British Columbia
Statement of Responsibility
produced by Vic Istchenko.
Physical Description
1 videocassette (66 min) : sd., col. with b&w sequences 1/2 in.
Notes
Producer/narrator, Vic Istchenko.
Host, Jim Atkinson.
VHS. 
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