(The Canadian Press)

By Ian Gustafson

FSIN stands with Keeseekoose First Nation following the discovery of 54 unmarked graves

Feb 16, 2022 | 10:27 AM

The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) is showing its support for the Keeseekoose First Nation after a ground-penetrating radar discovered 54 unmarked graves of children on the site of two residential schools.

The search was led by Elders and survivors who attended the schools.

“Oral storytelling and traditions were central in truth-telling for every survivor that attended St. Phillips Indian Residential School and Fort Pelly Indian Residential School. These 54 children will now have a chance to be honoured and remembered as they should have many years ago,” said Keeseekoose Chief Lee Ketchemonia in a media release.

“Elders and survivors welcomed GPR in the validation of these stories and records as vindication of survivors’ testimonies. We hope all information collected and reported will bring our community one step closer to ‘real-conciliation’ and closure.”

FSIN Chief Bobby Cameron also offered his support saying he understands it’s an enormous loss and he mourns with the families.

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“All levels of government have a moral and ethical responsibility to address these harms immediately. Canada and the church have a lot of work to do in addressing the horrific history that resulted in the thousands of children not making it home,” Cameron said.

“We will not allow them to cover up this disturbing history from the world. These acts of genocide are being documented by our people within Saskatchewan.”

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