Bryce, P. H. (Peter Henderson) 1853-1932 creator text utu 2024 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats Early report on the Indian residential schools in Manitoba and the Northwest Territories conducted by the Chief Medical Office of the Department of Indian Affairs. The author details the history of the Residential Schools, discusses their condition, and describes the health of the pupils. He finds a high and unacceptable death rate from tuberculosis due to the poor conditions under which the students are forced to live. (This summary is from University of Manitoba Libraries.) "Report on the Indian Schools of Manitoba and the North-West Territories" by P. H. Bryce is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This report provides an examination of the Indian education system in Canada, focusing specifically on the schools established for Indigenous children in Manitoba and the Northwest Territories. The document explores the historical context, current conditions, and health issues of the students in these schools. The report outlines the origins and evolution of Indian schools, highlighting the roles of various religious organizations, such as the Roman Catholic Church and the Church of England, in establishing educational institutions. It presents a significant overview of the government's financial support for these schools over the years. Through statistical data, it addresses the attendance rates, the challenges faced in retaining students, and concerning health issues prevalent in the institutions, especially tuberculosis and scrofula. Bryce underscores the need for improved sanitary conditions and better educational practices within these schools, revealing the complex interplay between education, health, and the ongoing effects of colonial policies on Indigenous communities. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2024-09-21 Andrew Sly and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Originally published: Ottawa: Government Printing Bureau, 1907 Indians of North America -- Education -- Manitoba Indians of North America -- Health and hygiene -- Manitoba Indians of North America -- Manitoba -- Residential schools Indians of North America -- Education -- Northwest, Canadian Off-reservation boarding schools -- Manitoba E011 F1001 Ottawa: Government Printing Bureau, 1907 https://archive.org/details/reportonindiansc00bryc https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/74454 https://archive.org/details/reportonindiansc00bryc https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/74454 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134726.0 74454