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Mission school syndrome
Xwi7xwa Library, University of British Columbia

1988
Video > History
Creators
Istchenko, Vic
Contributors
Atkinson, Jim; Northern Native Broadcasting (Yukon); Filmwest Associates
Description
"This is a historical review of the impact that mission schools had on the aboriginal peoples in the Yukon. Several survivors talk about their personal life experiences within the mission schools. People who worked in the schools comment about their work experiences. Professional people who have researched mission schools also comment on the mission school syndrome. Dr. Ray King was noted by the church officials" (Summary by Elizabeth Tait).

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Holding Library
Xwi7xwa Library, University of British Columbia
Statement of Responsibility
producer, Vic Istchenko.
Publication Information
[Whitehorse Yukon : Northern Native Broadcasting]
Physical Description
1 videocassette
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