It is with heartfelt sorrow, respect and compassion that we stand in support with the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation community, residential school survivors and their families in mourning the devastating loss of the 215 children whose lives were tragically taken at the former Kamloops Indian Residential School in British Columbia.
We must teach the truth about the history and horrific impact of Canada’s residential schools, and the continued resulting harm done to Indigenous families and communities. We also affirm our responsibility and intention to uphold the implementation of the Calls to Action from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Reports.