Kamloops
Kamloops is a location in British Columbia.[1]
In Anishinabek News
- May 2013: Richard Wagamese and Debra Powell live in the mountains outside of this community.[2]
- May 2019: Nicole McLaren participated in a book club near this community where she first conceived of her business.[3]
- July 2021: The discovery of unmarked graves at this location led to public outrage and comments from the Archbishop of Winnipeg regarding the persecution of the Church.[4]
- June 2022: The discovery of 215 potential burial sites at a former residential school in this location prompted national commemorations. The findings in this community led to further searches for unmarked graves across Canada.[5]
- June 2026: The discovery of 215 children at a former residential school site in this location in 2021 is commemorated by the Honour Gathering at Fort William First Nation.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Fort William First Nation honours Indian Residential School Survivors, their families, and those who never returned home", Anishinabek News, 4 June 2026 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Canada honours Richard", Anishinabek News, 31 May 2013 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Reconciliation through the arts: Indigenous subscription box opens up a safe space for dialogue", Anishinabek News, 24 May 2019 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Opinion: A suggestion for Indigenous leaders before they head to the Vatican", Anishinabek News, 29 July 2021 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Fort William First Nation commemorates the first anniversary of the discovery of 215 potential burial sites", Anishinabek News, 22 June 2022 (archived copy; original article).