93 areas of interest found at site of former Saskatchewan residential school

SASKATOON — Ground-penetrating radar has located 93 areas of interest at the site of a former residential school in Saskatchewan.

English River First Nation Chief Jenny Wolverine says it’s believed 79 areas at the Beauval Indian Residential School could be the size of possible children’s graves and 14 could be the size of infants.

Earlier this month 83 areas of interest were located at the site and the additional 10 were confirmed as archeological flags were being placed in the area. Wolverine says the community is saddened at the discovery of more possible graves and it’s clear their work is not over yet.The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation has a record of 52 children’s deaths at the school.

We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:

sudburydotcom /  🏆 6. in CA

Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Protesters in Saskatoon calling for new pronoun and education policies to be scrappedDozens gathered in Saskatoon on Aug. 27 to protest new policy about student pronouns and sex education in schools.
Read more »

Hundreds rally in Saskatoon against new sexual education, pronoun policies in province's schoolsHundreds of people assembled in Saskatoon Sunday afternoon, protesting new policies around students’ pronouns and sexual education in schools.
Read more »

Saskatoon Fire Department report highlights homeless encampments and costsThe report for 2023 up to June 25 had 290 encampments found by fire inspectors across 44 neighbourhoods in Saskatoon.
Read more »

Third-party educators voice concerns about Saskatchewan sexual health decisionThe Sexual Assault Services of Saskatchewan are voicing their concerns, as Saskatchewan has some of the highest domestic violence and sexual assault rates in the country.
Read more »

Winnipeg Blue Bombers can clinch playoff spot with Sunday win over Saskatchewan RoughridersThe Winnipeg Blue Bombers can clinch their seventh consecutive playoff berth with a win on Sunday night when they take on the Saskatchewan Roughriders in the annual Labour Day Classic.
Read more »