St.Joseph’s Mission Residential School investigation uncovers 93 potential unmarked graves
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Warning: This story deals with disturbing subject matter that may upset some readers. Reader discretion is advised. The 24-hour hour Indian Residential Schools Crisis Line can be reached at 1-800-721-0066.
WILLIAMS LAKE – William’s Lake First Nations leaders have released the preliminary geophysical results from the first phase of the St.Joseph’s Mission Residential school investigation. The institution was ran from 1886 to 1981. It was operated by the Catholic Church for years before being managed by the federal government until it closed. Thousands of Indigenous children were forced to attend this institution.
The investigation has uncovered proof of horrific crimes and heinous physical and sexual abuse against the children. For instance, proof of forcible confinement, rape, child pregnancy, child suicide, tuberculosis outbreaks, terrible living conditions that left children having to eat rotting food were identified. Among this evidence is proof of 93 potential burials in the area.
