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UBCIC Stands with Survivors of St. Augustine’s Residential School Following Further Investigation by Shíshálh
August 18, 2025 (xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil Waututh)/ Vancouver, B.C. – August 18, 2025) The Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs (UBCIC) is deeply saddened by the disturbing results of the shíshálh Archaeological Research Project which details an additional 41 unmarked graves identified at the former St. Augustine’s Residential School. In 2023 shíshálh […]
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First Nation in B.C. says 41 more suspected graves found by penetrating radar – APTN News
Aug 18, 2025 An 18-month investigation at a former residential school site in British Columbia’s Sunshine Coast has found more evidence of children who disappeared there, the area’s First Nation says. The shishalh First Nation in Sechelt, B.C., said in a release Friday that 41 “additional unmarked graves” had been found as a result of […]
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Statement on shíshálh Nation Investigation Findings on Former St. Augustine Residential School Site
This message contains sensitive content and could be triggering. For crisis supports here in BC please contact the KUU-US Crisis Line at 1-800-588-8717 or visit the First Nations Mental Health and Wellness Support page for additional support services. A complete listing of support services is included at the end of this statement. Today the shíshálh […]
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Island First Nation set to announce results of ground probe at former residential school – Times Colonist
August 1, 2025 The announcement is expected Monday following the nation’s annual SPUNE’LUXTTH’, or March for the Children, event in Chemainus Penelakut First Nation plans to announce on Monday the interim results of a years-long investigation into marked and unmarked burials at the former Kuper Island Indian Industrial School. The First Nation announced in 2021 […]
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Lejac Residential School reunion set for Prince George – My Prince George Now
June 27, 2025 Over 500 Survivors and community members from across the north will gather at the Prince George Civic Centre today (Friday) and tomorrow (Saturday) for the first-ever Lejac Residential School Reunion. Themed “Celebrating Friendship,” it is a community-led initiative to reconnect, share stories, and heal in a safe and supportive space. It is […]
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On the 4th Anniversary of the Kamloops Residential School Findings, UBCIC Calls for Residential School History to be Acknowledged and Survivors to be Respected
May 27, 2025 (xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil Waututh)/ Vancouver, B.C. – May 27, 2025) Today UBCIC observes the fourth anniversary of the announcement by Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc of approximately 200 potential unmarked graves at the grounds of the former Kamloops Indian Residential School. In the years since, First Nations across the country […]
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How Transport Canada’s Education on Residential Schools Went So Wrong – The Tyee
An Indigenous education program for employees met racist reactions in the department, reveal internal emails obtained by The Tyee. The October event was the first in a series to provide the department’s staff across the country with information on the history and impact of residential schools. But it was quickly derailed as attendees made comments […]
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The powerful memoir of a Vancouver Island residential school survivor – FNHA
March 25, 2025 On March 11, FNHA’s Vancouver Island team attended the book launch of The Defiant 511 of the Alberni Indian Residential School at the Tseshaht First Nation in Port Alberni. The memoir, written by Evelyn Thompson-George, shares the personal and powerful story of her father, Art Thompson, who endured horrific trauma at the […]
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FNLC Calls on Canada to Prioritize Legislation to Create Legal Protections against Residential School Denialism
March 20, 2025 (xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh)/Vancouver, B.C.) The First Nations Leadership Council (FNLC) is deeply concerned by the rise of Residential School denialism in the province, particularly the egregious misuse of public office by elected officials using their platforms to sow public doubt and promote misinformation and anti-Indigenous racism. The FNLC […]
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Residential school denialism: what is it and how to recognize it – CBC
Mar 17, 2025 Denialism is about misrepresenting and minimizing residential school truths, say experts Residential school denialism does not deny the existence of the school system, but rather downplays, excuses or misrepresents facts about the harms caused by it, experts say. Earlier this month, B.C. MLA Dallas Brodie was kicked out of the Conservative Party caucus […]
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