The federal government has put residential schools on the official roster of National Historic Events. Two of the schools, one in Nova Scotia and one in Manitoba, have been named National Historic Sites — the first in Canada to be so marked. “There has been a severe under-representation of Indigenous places, events, people and sites recognized by the Historic Sites and Monuments Board.” he said. “It’s essential that something as important as the residential schools be recognized.” Doing so was one of the recommendations from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. “It’s sacred and hallowed ground.” The First Nation owns the school, which houses offices and a small residential school museum.

Source: Huffington Post September 01, 2020 14:03 UTC