Masked group seen on B.C. First Nation land are ‘cowards,’ officials say
A group of masked individuals, suspected to be white nationalists, demonstrated on the Tkʼemlúps te Secwépemc First Nation land in British Columbia. Government officials, including the Prime Minister, have condemned the act as cowardly and hateful.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing tensions regarding reconciliation and the legacy of residential schools in Canada, drawing sharp condemnation from national leadership.
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Reaction is pouring in to what appears to be a group of white nationalists holding a demonstration on a B.C. First Nation on Sunday.
Tkʼemlúps te Secwépemc Kukpi7 Chief Rosanne Casimir told Global News on Sunday that several individuals wearing black clothing and hats with white material covering their faces showed up in the community on Sunday morning.
She said the photos she saw were believed to be individuals belonging to the Second Sons of Canada. Global News has not independently confirmed the identities of the individuals or if they are associated with any group.
Kamloops RCMP Supt. Jeff Pelley said in a release that the group of people seen on the First Nation also put up a sign.
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