amalgamation of the existing institutions, others wanting twc entities with degree-granting status.

It was agreed that this was a legitimate Home and Schoo concern, but that the Federation did not have sufficient time or financial resources to make an in-depth study. Home and School was able to make a contribution to the cause of higher educatior by providing the public with information on the three major viewpoints. Regional workshops were held to that purpase ir Kensington and Morell and on February 10, 1965 a large oublic meeting was held at the Provincial Vocational lnstitLte ir Charlottetown. Unfortunately, Prince of Wales College statec that it was not ready for discussions of this nature and the\ were critical of Home and School for meddling where they had nc business to be, also they were quite critical of the group of ter men for ”stirring up religious dissention." However, findings frorr the Royal Commission and the study groups were ably presented, and participation from the floor was lively and on a level Nhich showed real concern for our youth.

Home and School wanted to be objective in the matter anc a major telecast was arranged as a follow-up to the informatior meetings. Creating public awareness was the function indicatec at the time.

BRIDGE OF BOOKS

The Bridge of Books project was part of the 1967 Cen~ tennial project Tillicum (Friendship).

A Tillicum Committee worked throughout Centennial year under the chairmanship of Mrs. Hesta MacDonald. Other commit tee members were Mr. John Sark, Mrs. Marilyn Sark, Rev. Sister Raymond Francis and Mr. Robert Donnelly. The committee endeavoured to acquaint Home and School members across P.E.l. with school conditions on Lennox Island, as well as with the general lack of opportunities for Indian boys and girls in this province. The committee spoke at many local assocratior meetings, wrote items for monthly newsletters to locals, and usec radio and television to disseminate information.

The Tillicum Committee (1967) prepared a brief on Lennox Island stressing the need for improved educational opportunities for Indian children, and requesting the construction of a trans

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