Ground-penetrating radar has located 93 areas of interest at the site of a former residential school in Saskatchewan.
English River First Nation Chief Jenny Wolverine says it’s believed 79 areas at the Beauval Indian Residential School could be the size of possible children’s graves and 14 could be the size of infants.
Earlier this month 83 areas of interest were located at the site and the additional 10 were confirmed as archeological flags were being placed in the area.
Wolverine says the community is saddened at the discovery of more possible graves and it’s clear their work is not over yet.
The First Nation’s elders council said they were “shocked, but not surprised by these findings.
“Horrifying and grueling stories of abuse been circulating in our communities for generations,” the council said in a statement.
The council said the findings support accounts from survivors, who tell of “physical, sexual, emotional and spiritual abuse.”
The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation has a record of 52 children’s deaths at the school.
*If you are a former residential school student in distress, or have been affected by the residential school system and need help, you can contact the 24-hour Indian Residential School Crisis Line: 1-866-925-4419.*
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