Commentary Over the last six weeks or so, popular newspapers in Canada and around the world have been filled with reports and commentaries on the discovery of 215 graves on the grounds of the former Kamloops Indian Residential School and an increasing number of graves at other residential school sites across the country. Here are three headlines that illustrate what is being said: “‘Unthinkable’ discovery in Canada as remains of 215 children found buried near residential school” (CNN), “Discovery of children’s remains at Kamloops residential school ‘stark example of violence’ inflicted upon Indigenous people” (Globe and Mail), and “‘Horrible History’: Mass Grave of Indigenous Children Reported in Canada (New York Times). Like other Canadians, my heart is filled with sorrow about the indigenous children who died at residential schools. It hits home even more deeply for me because in the past I worked at an Anglican residence housing indigenous students. …
Unmarked Residential School Graves: Pursuing the Truth Is of Utmost Importance
July 25, 2021
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