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These deaths were the result of government policy, and our federal government was fully aware of what was happening. Starting in 1907, Dr. Peter Bryce, newly assigned to investigate First Nations’ health, found appalling conditions in the residential schools. He reported an average mortality rate of 24 per cent, and, in one school 75 per cent. He made it clear that the federal government was responsible.
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It took no action. Given that about 150,000 children attended residential schools, tens of thousands likely died that we may never know of.
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