Share this Story: Discovery of graves reignites calls to strip buildings of names of residential school architectsDiscovery of graves reignites calls to strip buildings of names of residential school architects 'These people existed in our past with terrible behaviours, but to destroy and to erase the past could have a complete opposite effect' Photo by Chris Helgren / ReutersArticle content EDMONTON — The discovery of the unmarked graves of 215 children at a former residential school in Kamloops, B.C., has reignited the debate over changing the names of streets and buildings affiliated with the system’s architects, including Langevin School in Calgary, which was renamed this week. Advertisement Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. '”Advertisement Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article content In 1883, Langevin presented the plan for the first three residential schools to the House of Commons. Shopping essentials Advertisement Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.

Source: National Post June 02, 2021 21:33 UTC