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Image courtesy of Secwepemc Cultural Education Society
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Behind closed doors : stories from the Kamloops Indian Residential School
Xwi7xwa Library, University of British Columbia

2006
Book > Interviews
Related School
Kamloops (BC)
Creators
Jack, Agness S.
Contributors
Secwepemc Cultural Education Society
Description
"Behind Closed Doors features written testimonials from thirty-two individuals who attended the Kamloops Indian Residential School. The school was one of many infamous residential schools that operated from 1893 to 1979. The storytellers remember and share with us their stolen time at the school; many stories are told through courageous tears"--publisher's website.

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Daily life > Language (themes)
People > Family (themes)

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Kamloops Indian Residential School.

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Holding Library
Xwi7xwa Library, University of British Columbia
ISBN
9781894778411; 1894778413
Statement of Responsibility
[edited by Agness Jack].
Edition
Rev. ed.
Publication Information
Kamloops B.C. : Secwepemc Cultural Education Society
Physical Description
xiv, 226 p. : ill., ports. ; 26 cm
Notes
Cover title.
Co-published with Theytus Books.
Limited edition of 800 copies.
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Awaiting permission from Secwepemc Cultural Education Society, they have been emailedOlivia Done, 6/1/2021
2006 edition actually published by Theytus, I have emailed them today. Noah Duranseaud, 6/15/2021
https://www.theytus.com/Books/B/Behind-Closed-DoorsNoah Duranseaud, 6/15/2021
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