VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) Vancouver Mayor Kennedy Stewart is responding to the disturbing discovery of the childrens bodies in Kamloops.<\/p>\n
In a statement released Sunday, he says mourning is not enough.<\/p>\n
We must continue to seek the full truth of what happened at these so-called schools, as well as other systems of oppression created by our government to destroy Indigenous peoples, he says.<\/p>\n
Stewart says hes calling on the Government of Canada to provide necessary funding and support to Tkemlps te Secwepemc to help identify lives lost.<\/p>\n
Hes also calling on all residential sites in Canada to be expertly examined under the guidance of local First Nations.<\/p>\n
The flag at Vancouver City Hall has been lowered to half mast.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, in Surrey, a memorial was underway Sunday afternoon to honour and mourn the childrens lives lost.<\/p>\n
Organizers said participants planned to gather at Holland Park to pay their respects, light candles, and take part in a drumming tribute.<\/p>\n
Memorials are happening across the Lower Mainland, including 215 pairs of shoes displayed on the steps of the Vancouver Art Gallery to mourn and honour the children.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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