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Sen. Murkowski, Native communities react to Catholic Church’s apology for involvement in Indian boarding schools

Government Statements, Residential School, Unmarked Graves

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops recently issued a formal apology to Indigenous people for the church’s involvement with Indian boarding schools and the trauma inflicted. According to the Associated Press, a “first-of-its-kind federal study” of Native American boarding schools identified more than 500 student deaths at the institutions but expected to grow as research continues. […]

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Williams Lake First Nation plans dig for remains at former school, signs deal with RCMP, province

Every Child Matters, Residential School, Unmarked Graves

The Williams Lake First Nation is preparing for the potential excavation of the site of a former residential school where it believes human remains may be located and has signed an agreement with the province and RCMP to help guide the sensitive process. The Ministry of Indigenous Relations said Monday that the memorandum of understanding […]

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B.C. First Nation scouring old residential school site for possible burial shafts

Residential School, Unmarked Graves

Former students of Lejac Residential School in B.C.’s Central Interior are guiding a geotechnical team searching for possible human remains near the school. Chief Beverly Ketlo of the Nadleh Whut’en First Nation said the survey area was outside the established cemetery at the old school, on the south side of Fraser Lake on reserve land. […]

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Canada needs legislation to protect historical Indigenous burial sites: Winnipeg conference

94 Calls To Action, Gatherings, Unmarked Graves

A Manitoba First Nation and an advocacy group are hosting a conference in Winnipeg this week to discuss the need for national legislation that would protect Indigenous ancestral remains and belongings in Canada. The Protecting our Ancestors conference is hosted by Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO) — an advocacy organization that represents dozens of First Nations in […]

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