Tk’emlups te Secwépemc Chief Rosanne Casimir says that preliminary findings from a survey of the grounds at the former Kamloops Indian Residential school has uncovered the remains of 215 children.
Tk’emlups te Secwépemc Chief Rosanne Casimir says that preliminary findings from a survey of the grounds at the former Kamloops Indian Residential school has uncovered the remains of 215 children.
PG Nechako Aboriginal Employment to benefit from federal dollars
SHARE ON: Federal Minister of Indigenous Services Marc Miller. (Photo supplied by Press Secretary Adrienne Vaupshas)
The Prince George Nechako Aboriginal Employment and Training Association (PGNAETA) is set to receive just shy of $300,000 in funding.
Federal Minister of Indigenous Services Marc Miller made the announcement today (Thursday).
The not-for-profit organization delivers employment initiatives for Indigenous residents in the area.
During the pandemic, the organization began working with the Carrier Sekani Tribal Council, PG Native Friendship Centre as well as Central Interior Native Health Society, and Carrier Sekani Family Services to support Elders, children and vulnerable community members.