WARNING: This story contains details some readers may find distressingA former residential school near Lestock, Sask., about 107 kilometres northeast of Regina, is now a national historic site. An effort led by the Muskowekwan First Nation saw the Muscowequan school — the last standing residential school building in Saskatchewan — become a national historic site on Thursday. Melvina Asapace walks through the halls of the former Muscowequan Indian Residential School, where her brother attended. Support is available for anyone affected by the lingering effects of residential schools, and those who are triggered by the latest reports. A national Indian Residential School Crisis Line has been set up to provide support for former students and those affected.

Source: CBC News July 08, 2021 23:26 UTC