We Were Children

7.2 2012 88 min

Documentary

For over 130 years till 1996, more than 100,000 of Canada's First Nations children were legally required to attend government-funded schools run by various Christian faiths. There were 80 of these 'residential schools'…

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Director: Tim Wolochatiuk
Writer: Jason Sherman

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Lyna Hart Self

Ross McMillan Father Y

Glen Anaquod Self

Alicia Hamelin Lyna (4 Yrs Old)

Jade Hamelin Lyna (10 Yrs Old)

Jennie Morin Lyna (18 Yrs Old)

Rebecca Gibson Sister Mary

Rene Batson Glen (6-7 Yrs Old)

Brun Montour Glen (12 Yrs Old)

Justin Ducharme Glen (18 Yrs Old)

Justin Courchene Glen (Adult)

Tyrone Brooks Glen's Cousin (6-7 Yrs Old)

Rachel Seenie Glen's Aunt

Glenn Cochrane Lyna's Grandfather

Fawnda Neckoway Lyna's Mother

Maggie Nagle Sister 1

Shawney Moar Girl at Sink

Kohl Bohemier Cree Speaking Altar Boy

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