A First Nation on Vancouver Island will release the results of its preliminary investigation into possible unmarked graves on the grounds of a former residential school near Port Alberni, B.C., on Tuesday. | cbcnewsbc
Children from at least 100 First Nations across B.C. were forced to attend the school between 1900 and 1973The Alberni Indian Residential School operated from 1900 to 1973. On Tuesday afternoon, Tseshaht First Nation will release the results of its preliminary investigation into possible unmarked graves on the grounds of the school.
"These preliminary findings provide survivors and our Nation with the knowledge and tools needed to continue our important and sacred work," Tseshaht Elected Chief Councillor Wahmeesh, whose English name is Ken Watts, said in a statement."We will never know the exact number of children who did not make it home, however we are committed as a Nation and caretaker community to uncover the truth and honour survivors and children who did not make it home.
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