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Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew Commemorates Children at Residential School Burial Site

Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew participated in a ceremony with Indigenous leaders to honour the memory of children buried at a former residential school burial site. The event took place at a campground linked to the site in Brandon, Manitoba. Kinew emphasized the significance of preserving the stories of the students who attended the school.

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On Wednesday, Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew took part in a ceremony that acknowledged the children who died and were buried at a former residential school site in Brandon. Joined by Indigenous leaders, the event was held at a campground located near the burial site, which is part of the legacy of residential schools in Canada. During the ceremony, Kinew highlighted the importance of remembering and sharing the stories of the students who attended these institutions, a crucial step towards healing and reconciliation for Indigenous communities. The burial site serves as a poignant reminder of the historical injustices faced by Indigenous populations in Canada, and events like this one focus on ensuring that the memories of these children are not forgotten.

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