Unmarked graves in Canada: The 'cultural genocide' committed by Christian residential school system
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Unmarked graves in Canada: The 'cultural genocide' committed by Christian residential school system

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On June 30, another mass grave was reported near a former residential school in Canada. The Lower Kootenay Band, a member band of the Ktunaxa Nation, said that remains of 182 people were found in mass graves close to former St. Eugene’s Mission School in Cranbrook. pic.twitter.com/j7kEVzSfoM — ANews July 1, 2021 The residential school were funded by Canadian govt and managed by Church The Lower Kootenay Band said, “Some of the findings had the human remains buried in shallow graves only three to four feet deep.” They further added that many Lower Kootenay Band members were forced to attend the St. Eugene’s Mission School. Canadian PM Trudeau said, “Today’s finding adds to the growing number of unmarked burial sites discovered near residential schools across Canada. But to the Ktunaxa Nation and Indigenous peoples across the country, know that we’re here for you.” Today’s finding adds to the growing number of unmarked burial sites discovered near residential schools across Canada.

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