Where are the Children is a website created by Library and Archives Canada to give insight into the residential school experience. The real strength of this site is the wealth of primary resources – both photographs from residential schools as well as video clips from survivors.

Although I do find the explanations of the photographs at times brief, I feel that there is much to be gleaned from looking at the photos. They offer an insight into many aspects of residential schools: leaving home, classroom, school activities, life at the residential school, the children that never returned home, contemporary role models etc. For individuals who have little or no experience/knowledge of residential schools, these photographs provide a beginning look at life at the residential school. The video clips provide insight into what it was like for students at the residential schools.

The site includes other information, such as: a brief history of residential schools, government policy, curriculum, effects on children and families, the end of residential schools and the road to healing. Additionally, the site features a timeline with a map to show the spread of residential schools across Canada, textbooks that were taught as well as a teacher’s guide,

This site is a good starting point for those who are interested in knowing about residential schools in Canada.