We are all heartbroken and horrified to learn of the mass grave containing the remains of 215 children on the site of the former Kamloops Residential School - a reminder of the dark and terrible chapter of oppression in our country's history towards Indigenous peoples.

The Prime Minister has ordered all flags at all federal government buildings to be lowered to half-mast. 

More than acknowledgement and solidarity, let us confront the darkness in our own hearts of prejudice and racism.

Above all, during this time let us listen to and elevate the voices of our Indigenous communities who are in pain.

The National Indian Residential School Crisis Line is a resource available to former residential school students and those affected.

You can access emotional crisis federal services by calling the National Crisis Line at 1-866-925-4419.