It’s time Canadians, government finally deal with and embrace truth and reconciliation, says Bellegarde

Indigenous leaders say they hope Canadians and the government will finally embrace truth and reconciliation after the remains of 215 Indigenous children were discovered at a former residential school in Kamloops, B.C. two weeks ago. Once one of the largest residential schools in the country, located in Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc territory, the school operated from 1890 through to 1969.
The 215 pairs of shoes, pictured on June 3, 2021, were placed on the Hill to honour the 215 Indigenous children found in the mass grave two weeks ago in Kamloops, B.C., near the former Kamloops Indian Residential School.
The discovery of the remains of 215 Indigenous children close to the former Kamloops Indian Residential School in British Columbia two weeks ago has rocked the Canadian political world and shocked Canadians. One week later, MPs, Senators, and Indigenous leaders are taking stock of this dark chapter ...

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