Mary Willier
88 year old Elder Mary Willier of Sucker Creek First Nation discusses her experience at Residential School in Joussard and her life after she found her way back to her culture.
John Willier
Elder John Willer talks about three generations of residential school suurvivors and life on and off reserve.
Emma Dorothy Moostoos
Emma Dorothy Moostoos discusses her time in Residential School at Joussard's St Bruno's Mission.
St Bruno's Dates of Operation: July 1, 1913 - October 31, 1969
Description
The St. Bruno’s boarding school (also known as Joussard) was started by Roman Catholic missionaries in 1913 at Joussard, in what is now Alberta. The building was destroyed by fire in 1923 and replaced in 1925. Enrollment increased in the 1950s when the Grouard residential school was being wound down. During the 1960s many of the residents began attending local day schools. A fire commissioner’s report in 1968 led to the school being closed the following year. (National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation)
Denomination: Catholic Church
Residential Schools of NW Alberta
Although Treaty 8 covers a vast territory, many residential schools and day schools are not listed on this storyboard that makes up part of the historical and cultural walk here at the Bannock 'n' Bed Inn.
The schools listed here are only residential schools and only from Northwest Alberta.
