Anahim Lake Dormitory (Ulkatcho) was located on Anahim Lake, north of Vancouver. The IRS operated from 1968 - 1977 (10 years) but was in operation before that from 1960 as a dormitory home for girls.
Other names identifying the residential school were Anahim Lake Dormitory, School and Teacherage; Anahim Lake Hostel; Anahim Lake Student Residence; Anahim Lake Residence; Anahim Lake Students’ Residence; Anahim Lake Indian Hostel; Anahim Lake School Hostel; Anahim Lake School Dormitory; and Anahim Lake Kindergarten and Student Residence (no dates identified).
The Government of Canada was responsible for funding the school. It was managed and operated by the Sisters of Christ, the King, and the Oblates of Mary Immaculate from 1968 - 1969. In 1970, the management and operation of the Dormitory were by the Sisters of Christ the King. No information available regarding any formal contracts for education services. An Agreement for Transportation is signed between the Department of Indian Affairs and the School District #27 of Williams Lake for students’ transportation from the Anahim Lake Dormitory to the Anahim Lake School from September 1, 1975, to June 30, 1976.
No information regarding which grades were taught at the IRS.
Students were ‘recruited’ from the following bands to attend the IRS, as listed; Alexis Creek, Anaham, Anahim Lake, Bella Bella, Blackwater, Chilcotin, Kluskus, Salmon River, Okanogan, and Ulkatcho. Information regarding student enrolment at the Dormitory are approximate numbers for eight of ten years.
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2010 - 2015