My Heart Shook Like a Drum: What I Learned at the Indian Mission Schools, Northwest Territories
This is a first person account of a young Dene girl who was taken from her family at age four and placed in residential school. There she endured many physical and mental abuses which are detailed in this autobiography. Teachers will need to consider their students' experiences and carefully preview sections before using the resource.
Collections:
Indigenous, Novel
Subject:
English Language Arts
Grades:
- 9-12
Evaluation Date:
Canadian Content
Social Considerations
Indigenous Content