Randi-Marie Adams

Lheidli T’enneh flag will fly at half-mast for 215 days

Jun 1, 2021 | 4:59 PM

PRINCE GEORGE – 215 children found, 215 days the Lheidli T’enneh flag will fly at half-mast. Lowered in silence at noon on Tuesday afternoon.

Chief Dolleen Logan from the Lheidli T’enneh spoke to the crowd, tears streaming down her cheek, sharing a story about her mother, who was also a residential school survivor.

Many other voices were heard, from the family members, who carry their relative’s stories on, from the grave. Brother, Sisters, grandparents, aunties, uncles, even some who are still alive today.

Many non-indigenous people think that residential schools were only around in the early 1800s when in fact they went on well into the 90″. The final one being closed in 1996 – meaning that there are many survivors who are still dealing with the effects. The past still very much affecting the future.

When Chief Logan first heard the news, there were really no words.

” I heard the news on Friday and, there are no words to describe what I felt, other than empty. ”

“On behalf of Council, City employees, and residents of Prince George, I would like to express my profound sadness about the discovery of the remains of 215 children found at the site of the former residential school in Kamloops.” Said Mayor Lyn Hall ” Beyond remembrance, we must take Chief Logan’s message to heart and constantly ask ourselves what else we can do to support our children today. In this regard, we all have a role to play and we can all do better.”