Ryerson University’s namesake statue has been vandalized once again in the wake of the remains of 215 children found at the site of a former residential school in British Columbia.
Two days after the remains of 215 children were found buried near a former residential school in Kamloops, B.C., the country is making small steps to acknowledge the enormity of the horrific discovery, including the federal government announcing it would be lowering the flags to half-mast.
Work underway for forensics experts to identify and repatriate B.C. school remains The Kamloops Indian Band wants to undertake the heart-wrenching process to eventually tell the stories of the children and bring peace to their families.
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Publishing date: May 29, 2021 • 6 hours ago • 3 minute read • Two hundred-and-fifteen pairs of kids shoes line the steps of the Vancouver Art Gallery Friday, May 28, 2021 in response to the revelation that 215 children s remains were discovered this week at the site of the former Kamloops residential school. The shoes were placed on the steps by First nations advocates from the Downtown Eastside. Photo by Jason Payne /PNG