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Trudeau promises more support for Indigenous Peoples after unmarked graves found

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The former Kamloops Indian Residential School is seen on Tk’emlups te Secwépemc First Nation in Kamloops, B.C. on Thursday, May 27, 2021. Federal New Democrats are calling for an emergency debate in the House of Commons on the recent discovery of the remains of 215 children on the grounds of the former Kamloops Indian Residential School. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Snucins

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is signalling he supports N-D-P Leader Jagmeet Singh's call for an emergency debate on the discovery of Indigenous childrens' remains.

The remains of more than 200 children were found on the grounds of a former residential school in Kamloops, BC.

Trudeau also says he will speak to the three cabinet ministers who oversee Indigenous policy.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he was appalled at hearing of the discovery of at least 215 Indigenous children's bodies found on the grounds of a former residential school in British Columbia.

Trudeau says Canadians cannot hide from the blight of residential schools.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is defending the speed at which his government is following recommendations from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, following the discovery of dozens of bodies at a former residential school in British Columbia.

Trudeau says Indigenous communities must be allowed to work with Ottawa in how reconciliation measures are implemented.

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