The discovery of 751 unmarked graves at Marieval Residential School in Saskatchewan has prompted a response from some politicians in our province.
Gary Burrill, Leader of the Nova Scotia New Democratic Party and Halifax Chebucto MLA, says the scale is grievous and tragic.
While it was known the remains of more children would be found on the sites of former residential schools, the scale of…
Posted by Gary Burrill on Thursday, June 24, 2021
Darren Fisher, MP for Dartmouth-Cole Harbour, says it’s a terrible wrong.
If you or someone you know is triggered by these findings and in need of emotional and/or crisis support please call the…
Posted by Darren Fisher on Thursday, June 24, 2021
Fisher says the federal government will continue to provide First Nations communities with funding and resources they need to bring these wrongs to light.
All of them say there’s much more work to do around reconciliation.
