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"Stolen, Surviving St. Michael's" Explores the Impact of Residential Schools on Indigenous Communities
TLDR In the second season of "Stolen," host Connie Walker delves into the discovery of remains at a residential school in Canada, prompting her to explore her own family history and uncover a story about her father being abused by a priest. Through her personal journey, Walker sheds light on the truth about residential schools and the lasting impact they have had on Indigenous communities.
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"Stolen, Surviving St. Michael's" is the second season of the show "Stolen" hosted by Connie Walker, who explores mysteries and crimes in Indigenous communities, with this season focusing on the discovery of remains at a residential school in Canada.
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The acknowledgement of the truth about the abuse and impact of residential schools on Indigenous communities has led to survivors coming forward and sharing their stories, prompting the host to explore her own family history and uncover a story about her father being abused by a priest at a residential school.
07:27
The host returns to her hometown in Saskatchewan to meet with her brother and learn more about her father's encounter with a priest who had abused him at a residential school.
12:34
The host meets with her brother Hal, who shares a story about their father beating up a priest, and she reflects on her own memories of their father.
17:09
The host reflects on her childhood memories of her father and his abusive behavior, and begins to see a connection between his actions and the abuse he suffered at a residential school.
21:31
The host reflects on the truth about residential schools, including the abuse and neglect that occurred, as well as the recent discovery of the remains of 215 children at a residential school in British Columbia, and begins to connect the impact of residential school on her own father's life.
26:14
The host reflects on her father's declining health and the missed opportunity to get to know him before he passed away, but now feels hopeful about uncovering more about his story and their relationship.
30:33
The host discovers a photo of her father in his RCMP uniform and wonders about his time in the RCMP, including whether it was before or after he beat up a priest from the residential school.
35:12
The host realizes that her father's life was more than just her bad memories and begins to see the bigger story of what happened to her family and the impact of residential schools.
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