7.7 (808)Age rating
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' across the country. Most children were sent to faraway schools that separated them from their families and traditional land. These children endured brutality, physical hardship, mental degradation, and the complete erasure of their culture. The schools were part of a wider program of assimilation designed to integrate the native population into 'Canadian society.' These schools were established with the express purpose 'To kill the Indian in the child.' Told through their own voices, 'We Were Children' is the shocking true story of two such children: Glen Anaquod and Lyna Hart.
CC
HD
NR
88min
Free
retail price
PROMOTED
CC
HD
NR
88min
Free
retail price
Didn't find what you were looking for?
Let us notify you once it becomes available on more services.
Something wrong? Let us know!
Currently you are able to watch "We Were Children" streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads or for free with ads on Plex, Filmzie, YouTube Free. It is also possible to rent "We Were Children" on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video online and to download it on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video.
You can also stream the title for free on JustWatch TV.
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' across the country. Most children were sent to faraway schools that separated them from their families and traditional land. These children endured brutality, physical hardship, mental degradation, and the complete erasure of their culture. The schools were part of a wider program of assimilation designed to integrate the native population into 'Canadian society.' These schools were established with the express purpose 'To kill the Indian in the child.' Told through their own voices, 'We Were Children' is the shocking true story of two such children: Glen Anaquod and Lyna Hart.
Self
Father Y
Lyna (10 Yrs Old)
Sister Mary
Glen (18 Yrs Old)
Glen (Adult)
Glen's Aunt
Lyna's Grandfather
Black Robe Priest
Deputy Minister
Father X
Inspector
Saskatchewan Nun
Sister Margaret
Principal - Saskatchewan
Glen's Teacher (Priest)
Glen's Teacher
Nurse
Priest - Saskatchewan
