
Joe Sacco : Paying the Land
Between The Covers : Conversations with Writers in Fiction, Nonfiction & Poetry
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Exploring the Effects of Colonialism and the Residential School System
The chapter focuses on the author's exploration of the struggles and traumas faced by a community as a result of colonialism, particularly in relation to the residential school system. They discuss the prevalence of alcoholism, residential school experiences, and the intergenerational effects of trauma. The author emphasizes the importance of contextualizing these issues within the larger framework of colonialism and its impact on the community.
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