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

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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.