Duncan Campbell Scott and the residential school system
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As Deputy Superintendent General of Indian Affairs from 1913 to 1932, Duncan Campbell Scott aggressively pursued policies meant to assimilate First Nations, banning cultural practices and restricting political activity, which did widespread, lasting harm. He was the chief federal official responsible for expanding and running the residential school system, whose neglect and abuse caused hunger, illness and death. In his day he was also celebrated as a Confederation poet.
Scope & context
Scott as described in his designation, reviewed in 2023.
Sources behind this record
Parks Canada
Current reasons for designation and review of designation; not the superseded commemorative plaque