Kamloops Indian Residential School

• Residential school records must be released directly to First Nations: FSIN

  Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations Chief Bobby Cameron says churches should release residential school records directly to First Nations.

  Canada

  Jul 19
• More details released about ground-penetrating radar used at former Kamloops residential school

  “There remain over 160 acres that still require surveying before these numbers can be finalized," archaeologist Sarah Beaulieu said.

  Canada

  Jul 15
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• B.C. First Nation calls for Kamloops Residential School attendance records to be released

  Some of the records are held in national archives while others are held by other government bodies. The Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate also held some of the records.

  Canada

  Jul 15
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• More unmarked graves likely to be discovered at former Kamloops, B.C., residential school: report

  Dr. Sarah Beaulieu, a ground-penetrating radar specialist who was part of the investigation, said there is much more work to be done.

  Canada

  Jul 14
• Over 10,000 people gathered in London, Ont. to honour victims of residential schools

  Over 10,000 people gathered in London for the Turtle Island Healing Walk on Canada Day to honour the indigenous children found in unmarked graves at former residential schools.

  Canada

  Jul 1
• Religious group will release records on former residential schools in B.C., Sask.

  Indigenous leaders and others have been calling for the release of all documents related to residential schools.

  Canada

  Jun 25
• Alberta pledges $8M to help First Nations locate and honour graves at residential schools

  The Alberta Residential Schools Community Research Grant will total $8 million and will allow Indigenous communities across the province to qualify for up to $150,000.

  Canada

  Jun 23
• Vernon councillor proposes new Indigenous inclusion requirements for Canada Day events

  'I hope it is supported at city council because it does go a long way to actually start building foundations for a better relationship.'

  Canada

  Jun 17
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• Days after Kamloops remains discovery, Tk’emlups families gather to unite, move ahead

  ‘The decision that was made is that we have to work together because this is going to be setting a precedent for the rest of the country.’

  Canada

  Jun 16
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• Saskatoon Tribal Council leads walk calling for action to adopt TRC calls to action

  Indigenous and non-Indigenous people walked together to show their solidarity and to push for Canada to follow the actions outlined in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.

  Canada

  Jun 14