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Brandon Residential School
The Brandon Residential School, located five kilometers northwest of Brandon Manitoba, operated from 1895 to 1972. It was initially run by the Methodist Church in 1895 to 1925, then by the United Church of Canada from 1925 to 1969. In its final years from 1969 to 1972, the school was managed by the federal government of Canada and operated by the Oblates of Mary Immaculate.
History of the Brandon IRS and Current Investigation
School Curriculum
Focused on vocational training. Farming for boys and domestic skills for girls.
Buildings
Originally, there was a three-story brick building, but 1930, a larger institute complex was constructed with several outbuildings, barns, and storage sheds.
Attendance
Children were taken from many communities in Northern Manitoba, Central Saskatchewan, Southwestern Ontario as well as Sioux Valley Dakota Nation
18 Sites Under Investigation
These sites have been identified through archival research, geophysical surveying, forensic scene searches and survivor testimonies
21 Impacted Communities
Based on current archival research, there are 21 communities that lost children in association with the BIRS
107 Affected Communities
Based on current archival research, there 107 affected community who had children taken to the BIRS.
Upcoming Events
What We Heard- Feast and PresentationWed, Oct 29Veteran's Hall, SVDN
Reburial of Dakota Ancestors: Ceremony and FeastSun, Oct 26Sioux Valley Dakota Nation, MB R0M, Canada
Orange Shirt DayTue, Sep 30Brandon
Honoring SVDN Residential School Survivors: Blanketing and FeastMon, Sep 29Veteran's Hall, SVDN