Shubenacadie Indian Residential School

Shubenacadie Indian Residential School
Shubenacadie Indian Residential School (1930)
Shubenacadie, Nova Scotia
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Religious affiliationRoman Catholic
EstablishedFebruary 5, 1930 (1930-02-05)
ClosedJune 22, 1967 (1967-06-22)

The Shubenacadie Indian Residential School operated as part of Canadian Indian residential school system in Shubenacadie, Nova Scotia between 1930 and 1967. It was the only one in the Maritimes. The schools were funded by the federal Department of Indian Affairs. The derelict building was destroyed by fire in 1986 and subsequently demolished.

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