Experiences of girls at Good Shepherd Homes similar to residential schools, say survivors

November 27, 2024

Indigenous children at Catholic-run Good Shepherd Homes had experiences similar to children at residential schools and the homes need further investigation for potential missing children, according to the final report of the Special Interlocutor for Missing Children and Unmarked Graves and Burial Sites Associated with Indian Residential Schools. It was common practice to transfer girls who were deemed “troubled” or “delinquent” from residential schools to the homes, the report said…