Burial Site

• George Gordon First Nation says 14 possible burials found at former residential school site

  The leadership at the George Gordon First Nation revealed 14 possible unmarked graves were found through ground-penetrating radar during one of four searches.

  Investigations

  Apr 20, 2022
  
• Members of Siksika Nation hold ceremony to remember children discovered in unmarked burial sites

  Members of the Siksika First Nation east of Calgary gathered on Sunday to grieve the loss of children at residential schools in Canada.

  Canada

  Jun 6, 2021
  
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• First Nation works with SMU anthropologist to search site of former Shubenacadie Residential School

  'Our hearts remain with the people of the Tk’emlúps te Secweìpemc First Nation,' said Chief Mike Sack of Sipekne’katik First Nation.

  Canada

  Jun 4, 2021
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• Church bells chime 215 times to mark lives of children discovered in unmarked burial sites

  Calgarians are finding ways honour the memories of 215 children found in an unmarked burial site in Kamloops.

  Canada

  Jun 1, 2021
• First Nations call for return of sacred burial site in Abbotsford

  The Sto:lo and Sumas First Nations have been fighting for years to have the 65-hectare property known as Lightning Rock returned to them.

  Jun 14, 2019
• Band anticipates uncovering more ancestral remains in Cawston

  The Lower Similkameen Indian Band believes there are at minimum of five individuals buried on the site, ranging from adult to infancy.

  Mar 14, 2016
• Possible ancient burial site unearthed on Cawston orchard

  Tony Celentano hired contractors to level a piece of land so he could plant more apple trees. During the dig, excavators discovered human bones.

  Mar 2, 2016