🇨🇦 Mark Carney
Carney condemns display of hate near former Kamloops residential school - Philippine Canadian Inquirer Nationwide Filipino Newspaper
What happened
Prime Minister Mark Carney condemned a gathering of masked individuals near the former Kamloops Indian Residential School, calling it an "abhorrent" display of hate. The incident occurred on September 27, near Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc territory, where a group of approximately 30 masked men were spotted. The group was associated with Second Sons Canada, linked to white supremacist and white nationalist ideology, and displayed a banner reading "Got bones?" on the Pacific Way overpass.
Why it matters
The incident is significant as it occurred near a site associated with a traumatic period in Canadian history, ahead of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The Prime Minister's condemnation highlights the ongoing importance of confronting the legacy of residential schools. The incident is also being investigated by the RCMP.
Key facts
- Prime Minister Mark Carney condemned the incident as an "abhorrent" display of hate.
- The incident occurred near the former Kamloops Indian Residential School.
- Approximately 30 masked men were spotted in the area.
- The group was associated with Second Sons Canada, a group linked to white supremacist and white nationalist ideology.
- The RCMP is investigating the incident.
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