CBC News published this video item, entitled “‘Everyday is about healing for the survivors,’ says Cowessess chief after vigil” – below is their description.
Cowessess First Nation Chief Cadmus Delorme told CBC’s chief political correspondent, Rosemary Barton, that survivors of the Marieval Indian Residential School are standing together to get stronger after a vigil was held Saturday night. He wants to put names on 751 unmarked graves discovered last week and says the site is being treated as a crime scene.
WARNING: This story contains distressing details.
Support is available for anyone affected by their experience at residential schools, and those who are triggered by the latest reports. A national Indian Residential School Crisis Line has been set up to provide support for survivors and those affected. People can access emotional and crisis referral services by calling the 24-hour national crisis line: 1-866-925-4419.
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