Camosun College acknowledges the announcement by Williams Lake First Nation Chief and Council of the preliminary findings on the former St. Joseph’s Mission, which was an Indian Residential School site.
A preliminary geophysical investigation has identified 93 “reflections” that are indicative of human burials. Announcement
The news from Williams Lake First Nation, or the T’exelcemc, of the Secwepemc Nation, is one of many reveals of burial sites across the country. Each announcement will continue to extend the grief of communities, families, survivors and friends.
Our hearts and hands go out to everyone impacted.
The KUU-US Crisis Line Society provides 24-hour phone support for Indigenous people in B.C. KUU-US Crisis Line can be reached toll-free at 1-800-588-8717. Individuals can call the Youth Line at 250-723-2040 or the Adult Line at 250-723-4050.
The Indian Residential School Crisis Line is available 24-hours a day for former students and those affected at 1-866-925-4419.
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Rodney Porter
Executive Director, Communications and MarketingCamosun College