Indigenous children's unmarked graves found at residential schools prompt national reflection and reckoning.

The discovery of unmarked graves of Indigenous children at former residential school sites in Canada has triggered a nationwide reckoning. The residential school system, run by the government and churches, aimed to assimilate Indigenous children into Euro-Canadian culture, with physical and cultural abuse rampant in these institutions. The recent findings of unmarked graves, estimated to number in the thousands, have brought to light the extent of the trauma inflicted on Indigenous communities. The impact of this discovery has been profound, leading to an outpouring of grief and calls for accountability and justice. Indigenous communities are reeling from the realization of the atrocities committed against their children, and the non-Indigenous population is confronting the dark legacy of colonialism in Canada. Memorials and tributes have sprung up across the country to honor the lives lost and demand action from the government and churches responsible for the residential school system. The unmarked graves serve as a stark reminder of the ongoing effects of colonization and the urgent need for reconciliation and healing. #IndigenousRights #TruthAndReconciliation #NeverForget