Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc chief says probe into possible unmarked graves continues with no end in sight
The Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc nation continues its investigation into potential unmarked graves at the former Kamloops Indian Residential School. Chief Rosanne Casimir emphasizes the need for truth and reconciliation, noting that the process is complicated by the search for historical records and the need for community consensus.
Why it matters
This ongoing investigation is central to Canada's national reckoning with the legacy of residential schools and the pursuit of justice for Indigenous survivors.
Kúkpi7 (Chief) Rosanne Casimir told CBC News the nation is still in an engagement phase with dozens of communities that sent children to the institution when it was in operation from 1890 to 1978 to try to get consensus on the path forward.
"For us, it is about truth and reconciliation and being able to work with all the different communities, our neighbouring nations, our consultants and our families," Casimir said.
"There's so many that have been impacted directly from the Kamloops Indian Residential School."
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Casimir said the investigation is also trying to access more records, including compensation claims from survivors who applied through the Independent Assessment Process and Alternative Dispute Resolution for the Indian Residential School Settlement Agreement.
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