Kamloops Indian Residential School

The Kamloops Indian Residential School was a government-funded institution in Canada, operating from 1890 to 1978, aimed at assimilating Indigenous children into Western Canadian culture. It was part of a broader system that separated Indigenous children from their families, often through force, and placed them in harsh, often abusive, environments. The school is historically significant because it is linked to the discovery of hundreds of unmarked graves on its grounds, highlighting the tragic impact of residential schools on Indigenous communities. This history underscores the lasting harm caused by policies aimed at cultural suppression and the ongoing need for reconciliation and justice.