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Tkemlúps First Nation Probes Unmarked Graves Amid Divided Opinions

2/19/2026

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The Tkemlúps te Secwépemc First Nation continues its search for unmarked graves at the former Kamloops Indian Residential School.
Initial findings from ground-penetrating radar identified areas of interest, while some locations were ruled out.
The Tkemlúps te Secwépemc First Nation faces government restrictions that limit access to historical documents.
There is no consensus among survivors on excavation, with some calling for exhumation and others preferring to leave remains undisturbed.

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The Tkemlúps te Secwépemc First Nation continues its search for unmarked graves at the former Kamloops Indian Residential School.
Initial findings from ground-penetrating radar identified areas of interest, while some locations were ruled out.
The Tkemlúps te Secwépemc First Nation faces government restrictions that limit access to historical documents.
There is no consensus among survivors on excavation, with some calling for exhumation and others preferring to leave remains undisturbed.