The school at Lebret was one of the first residential schools, opening in 1884 and operating under different organizations until 1998.
But he wants names.
“Today is somewhat a good day and somewhat a sad day,” said Starr-Whitecap. She hopes people from “near and far” can get some kind of closure, and that missing relations can be found, identified and finally laid to rest.
“We’re hoping to find our relatives that didn’t make it home and we believe there will be some remains found,” said Starr. “They still feel that pain. As I sit here and as I stand here, you can feel that pain,” said Starr. “It’s important for them to see this process unfold and make sure that it is completed.”
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