The MPs said Lametti must appoint an independent prosecutor with the power to bring to court those involved in the abuse of children at residential schools. Qaqqaq said the investigation shouldn't stop with residential schools but should extend to other institutions such as federal day schools, which operated separately from residential schools but were run by many of the same groups. Nunavut MP says her constituents are still struggling with the legacy of residential schools. How to get helpSupport is available for anyone affected by their experience at residential schools, and for those triggered by the latest reports. A national Indian Residential School Crisis Line has been set up to provide support for residential school survivors and those affected.

Source: CBC News July 08, 2021 15:48 UTC