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Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese apologises after more than 160 unmarked graves found

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People pay respects to the victims of Canada's residential school system amid shoes, teddy bears, orange shirts and other tributes placed on the steps outside the legislature in Victoria, Thursday, July 1, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito

The bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Victoria has apologized after more than 160 unmarked and undocumented graves were reportedly found at a residential school on an island near Chemainus.

Bishop Gary Gordon says the diocese grieves for the victims of the residential school on Kuper Island and apologizes for its role in its operation.

He says in a statement he's committed to the process of healing, reconciliation and education regarding the tragic history, and the response to such disclosures must lie in the hands of the Indigenous people who are most affected.

A newsletter circulating online from the Penelakut Tribe on Vancouver Island announced the discovery of remains at the site, one of several announced after findings at the former Kamloops Residential School.

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