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By Canadian Press/Shane Clausing

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Kapawe’no First Nation to announce findings from former Grouard Mission site

Mar 1, 2022 | 11:27 AM

A First Nation northwest of Edmonton is to release findings today of a search for unmarked graves at a former residential school.

Kapawe’no First Nation has said the search at the Grouard Indian Residential School, also known as the St. Bernard Mission School, is crucial to its healing.

The school was opened by the Roman Catholic Church in 1894 and closed about 60 years ago, it was located near High Prairie.

A release to EverythingGP says the study will reveal “painful findings.”

The archeology department at the University of Alberta led the search with ground-penetrating radar and a specialized drone.

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A live stream for the press conference can be found on the Kapawe’no First Nation Facebook page.

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(The Canadian Press)