BrinGing our children home initiative
Background
On May 28, 2021, Communities heard the report from the Tk'emlups te Secwepemc First Nation that the remains of 215 children were found at a former Kamloops Indian Residential School ground. Some of the children discovered were as young as three years old. The news was shocking and devastating.
As authorized by Chiefs-in Assembly Resolution #21-17, Lac Seul put forward a proposal to start the search for missing children at the former Pelican Lake Indian Residential School, Zone Indian Hospital and Local and Municipal cemeteries.
About
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Objectives
Uncover the truth
Bringing our children home
Honour the children
Ceremony and healing
Contribute to the public education on the legacy of residential schools
Contribute to the memorializations of commemoration of Survivors
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Methods
Community engagement sessions
Interviews with Survivors
Newsletters and communication pieces
Research into Pelican Lake Indian Residential School
Story and historical record collection
Ground searches
Designing memorials
Repatriating records to affected communities
Survivors Working Circle
A Survivors Working Circle, along with Lac Seul Chief and Council provide overall guidance to the Initiative team.
