In light of the recent discovery of the remains of 215 children in an unmarked grave adjacent to the site of the former residential school near Kamloops, BC in the territory of the Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation, many Canadians and allies worldwide are wondering how we can help.
I've attached here links to the various resources created by and in consultation with Indigenous Peoples, outlining how they would like us to help.
Here also are some links to recent articles posted about this gruesome discovery, with the understanding that the likelihood is high that this is just the beginning of finally having the truth of what families and communities have been saying for generations - that their loved ones never made it home for questionable reasons.
We are accountable to inform ourselves. I hope these links provide you with adequate insight and inspiration to join the calls to action and finally make amends with the First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples of the territories we who continue to benefit from colonization inhabit.
Resources:
Truth and Reconciliation Report
Missing Children and Unmarked Burials Report
Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Report
Project of Heart: Illuminating the hidden history of Indian Residential Schools in BC
Recent News Reports re the discovery of the remains of 215 children, at least one as young as 3 years old. We have committed atrocities in this land. We must face the truth boldly, and stop perpetuating denial and resistance.
https://www.aptnnews.ca/nation...in-british-columbia/
https://www.aptnnews.ca/nation...residential-schools/
Senator Murray Sinclair responds on Facebook to the discovery of the remains of 215 children.
With humility,
Elizabeth Perry
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