Williams Lake First Nation

• At least 55 children died or disappeared at residential school near Williams Lake, B.C.: Report

  The Williams Lake First Nation says at least 55 children died or disappeared while attending the local residential school — more than triple the previously reported number.

  Canada

  Oct 12
  
• Cultural sites suffered flood damage, says Williams Lake First Nation

  The Williams Lake First Nation says two and possibly three Indigenous cultural heritage sites sustained extensive damage when a torrent of water breached a landslide that had blocked the Chilcotin River in British Columbia's central Interior.

  Environment

  Aug 8
  
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• B.C. First Nation agreement lays groundwork for excavation of former residential school

  The B.C. government says the Williams Lake First Nation plans to excavate the site of a former residential school to recover possible human remains.

  Jun 3
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• Canada apologizes to Williams Lake First Nation for ‘historical wrongs’ related to village site

  Under a settlement, Canada has provided the Williams Lake First Nation with $135 million in total compensation

  Perspectives

  Sep 10, 2023
• ‘Big step’: Williams Lake First Nation new owner of former residential school grounds

  Through ground-penetrating radar sweeps, Williams Lake First Nation has detected 159 possible burial sites on the grounds of the former residential school.

  Canada

  Sep 5, 2023
• Residential school denialism mounts, why the search for unmarked graves needs time

  As First Nations make unmarked grave announcements, many deal with increased violence of residential school denialism, but how can it be addressed?

  Politics

  Jun 29, 2023
• ‘Gathering around culture’: 2 B.C. powwows return for Father’s Day

  Two Father’s Day powwows are being held in both Vancouver and Williams Lake.

  Perspectives

  Jun 18, 2023
• Chief would back excavating possible graves at B.C. residential school if elders, community want it

  The Williams Lake First Nation's chief says he'll support excavating possible unmarked graves at a former residential school if that's what elders and the community decide is best.

  Politics

  Jan 27, 2023
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• First Nation says search finds 66 potential new burial sites at former B.C. residential school

  The Williams Lake First Nation said 66 "reflections," displaying characteristics indicative of potential human remains have been found on the grounds of the former school.

  Perspectives

  Jan 25, 2023
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• ‘The future is bright’: Orange Shirt Society founder on 2nd Day for Truth and Reconciliation

  Phyllis Webstad was six years old when she attended St. Joseph’s Mission Residential School. On her first day, she was stripped of the orange shirt her grandmother bought her.

  Canada

  Sep 30, 2022