Garden River initiates Survivors Project – Anishinabek News
January 19, 2022
GARDEN RIVER FIRST NATION— Garden River First Nation Ogimaw Andy Rickard announces the multi-year funding commitment to commence the initiative to establish protocols for searches, remains, memorialization, identification and commemoration of children of families associated with Garden River First Nation on the Unmarked Graves.
“For decades, our Elders have talked about the Children who never returned. There has and continues to be significant trauma that our families carry in all aspects of their lives, in particular the spiritual trauma our community has experienced,” stated Ogimaw Rickard. “It’s time for us to bring our own children back to the community so they can be honoured properly, so they can rest with their families and the completion of their Spirit Journey.”
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