Residential School Remains

• Over 160 graves found at former residential school on B.C. island, First Nation says

  The Penelakut Tribe issued a letter on Thursday saying the graves were found on the grounds of the former Kuper Island Indian Industrial School on Penelakut Island.

  Canada

  Jul 13, 2021
  
• City of Edmonton asking residents to reflect on residential schools on Canada Day

  While Edmonton is hosting fireworks to celebrate Canada Day, it is also asking residents to take time to reflect on residential schools as more human remains continue to be found.

  Canada

  Jun 30, 2021
  
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• Tk’emlups First Nation asks visitors to ‘slow the pace’ after residential school remains found

  Chief Rosanne Casimir expressed thanks for the outpouring of support and said visitors remained welcome, but asked that people slow things down as COVID-19 risks remain.

  News

  Jun 16, 2021
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• Quebec Indigenous affairs minister to consult families before searching residential school sites

  Ian Lafrenière said his office has started reaching out to families, Indigenous leaders and his federal counterpart to discuss the possibility.

  Canada

  Jun 1, 2021