RESIDENTIAL SCHOOLS TRAGEDIES

What creates the ignorance of those who deny these atrocities took place? Hundreds of survivors have shared their horror stories with the RCMP apologizing for their part in removing children from their homes.

What part of the truth do the ignorant not understand?

"Tk’emlúps and other First Nations who have come forward with preliminary findings have been subject to repeated backlash stemming from residential school denialism and other misinformation. Acknowledging this, Kúkpi7 Casimir encourages allies to utilize educational tools to uphold the truth surrounding Canada’s Residential School System."

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"Researchers with the nation said the documents show most of the children reportedly died of diseases such as tuberculosis, with other deaths recorded as accidents, but several causes of death are unknown."

https://bc.ctvnews.ca/b-c-first-nation-to-provide-update-on-probe-of-3-residential-school-sites-1.6571539

https://legacyofhope.ca/wherearethechildren/stories/

I had the honor of being invited to hear many horrific stories of children being taken from their homes by Mounties to be transported hundreds of kilometers away, placed in a residential school and not permitted leave.

They were captives and endured years of pain and suffering at the hands of those who operated the facilities sanctioned by the Canadian government.

Identical atrocities were committed in the United States.

Pain and suffering at the hands of another with no escape is traumatic if you are an adult enduring sexual or domestic abuse but children's response is worse.

Dr. Simon Lucas and Larry Baird Sr. selflessly offered their time and knowledge with my Port Alberni, BC grade 4/5 class sharing the history of residential schools from their perspective.