St. Phillip’s School at Fort George, QC opened in 1933. Because of its remote location, food supply was a problem and fresh water was often difficult to obtain. The school was destroyed by fire in 1943. Although it was rebuilt, by the mid-1950s it was in deplorable shape and overcrowded. In 1969 the federal government took over the administration of the school operating it as a residence for students attending local schools. By 1973, it had an all-Aboriginal staff.
Remembering the Following Students:
Name | Date of Death (Year/Month/Day) |
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Beatrice Moses | 1940-02-08 |
Bertie Kitty | 1946-01-23 |
Clifford John Bearskin | 1940-02-29 |
David Utchenayea | 1940-06-02 – 1940-06-08 |
Harriet Mistacheshuk | 1942-05-31 |
Maggie Sashawaskum | 1945-05-03 |
Rebekah Agnes Sealhunter | 1942-06-27 |
Samson Nine Oclock | 1940-06-19 |
Sinclair Pestawayan | 1940-07-02 |
Stephane Fiseman | 1941-06-06 |
Sydney Checkochee | 1940-03-19 |