Early results of search for possible graves at Vancouver Island school to be released

PORT ALBERNI, B.C. — A First Nation on Vancouver Island says it is ready to release the results of its preliminary investigation into possible unmarked graves…

The Tseshaht First Nation says the findings will be made public on Feb. 21, in Port Alberni.Sign up to receive daily headline news from Ottawa Citizen, a division of Postmedia Network Inc.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. You may unsubscribe any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link at the bottom of our emails or any newsletter. Postmedia Network Inc.

A statement issued Monday by Tseshaht Elected Chief Councillor Wahmeesh, whose English name is Ken Watts, says the preliminary findings can be difficult but will give survivors and the First Nation “the knowledge and tools needed to continue important and sacred work.”Article content

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