Kamloops School Search Excludes Certain Areas for Unmarked Graves

WARNING: This story contains distressing details.

The Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc investigation at the former Kamloops Indian Residential School has identified new primary focus areas for potential unmarked graves, following earlier findings of about 200 possible graves. Utilizing ground-penetrating radar, LiDAR technology, and specialized dog teams, the investigation is evolving as challenges arise in accessing historical documents. The First Nation aims to work collaboratively with other Indigenous nations if ancestral remains are found, amid ongoing debates about the ethics of excavation. This search has sparked a national movement, deepening the understanding of the traumatic legacy of residential schools across Canada.