Marieval, Kamloops residential schools: What we know about the unmarked graves, and Canada’s reaction so far
Lerat said the vigil, which was also to include a smudging ceremony, drumming and speeches, began with an idea from the community’s youth council for a candle-light ceremony. When that idea switched to a solar-light ceremony, a connection with a car dealership in Prince Albert, Sask., proved helpful.
“We wanted to put a solar light at each unmarked grave, so that each and every one of them were acknowledged,” Lerat said.“They immediately said they wanted to help and they donated 800 solar lights. The next day, they brought them down.”Prime Minister Justin Trudeau apologized Friday to the people of the Cowessess for the pain they are feeling.Meanwhile, information is still emerging about the unmarked graves in Saskatchewan.
People r rallying to do something to assist Indigenous peoples! Onwards.