With the recent MHC announcement, our Face-to-Face classes are cancelled for Thursday, September 16 and Friday, September 17. Coulee Collegiate remains OPEN for our Distance Learning students. Coulee Collegiate is open for registrations, exams, and student work. Please contact the school if you have any questions. Prairie Rose Public Schools Medicine Hat Public School Division Medicine Hat College

<p>On Wednesday evening, the province declared a state of public health emergency due to the rising number of COVID-19 hospitalizations and ICU admissions in Alberta. A number of additional public health measures were added as a result of the declaration, including a few for schools.&nbsp;</p><p>Starting Thursday, September 16, 2021, the following public health measures will be implemented all Prairie Rose schools:</p><ul><li>Mandatory masking for grades 4-12 in all public areas and when students cannot be spaced two metres apart. <i>Please ensure you send your child to school with a mask.</i> When students are working at their own work spaces, masks may be removed. This follows the same model as the masking requirement from the 2020-2021 school year.</li><li>Each student in grade K-12 is still required to wear a mask while riding the school bus, as per <a href="https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/4a60eb75-5986-4da2-98d0-b9462e46dfcc/resource/c566b20f-dc1e-4265-bbae-97b33ae43cc2/download/health-cmoh-record-of-decision-cmoh-order-34-2021.pdf">CMOH Health Order 34-2021</a>.</li><li>Cohorting will be implemented, where possible, across all grades. Limited seating in common areas will help support this measure at the junior and high school levels.</li><li>Limited seating for spectators who attend indoor sporting or entertainment events to ⅓ capacity. Masking is now required the entire time a visitor is at the school.</li></ul><p>The school division will continue to follow all the other guidelines as laid out in the <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/12HIeN3oaL24UpdR87fT-NGeKXoTXONIU/view">2021-2022 Re-Entry Plan</a> including enhanced cleaning and notification to families when positive COVID-19 cases are reported from parents of individuals who attended school while ill. Our online re-entry plan will be updated tomorrow to reflect the new changes stated above.</p><p>We would like to thank all our parents for working with us to promote healthy and safe learning communities, despite the challenges we face, such as reviewing the daily health check each day and keeping your child home from school when sick. We would also like to thank our parents for keeping us well informed related to testing and student illness. Your cooperation promotes a collaborative community approach for maintaining a healthy school environment.</p><p>Roger Clarke<br>Superintendent of Schools</p>

Registration appointments for Distance Learning Courses are being accepted. Call Coulee Collegiate ASAP to book an appointment. Upcoming Dates: SEPTEMBER 25 - Standard First Aid CPR-C & AED (This free course is for students grade 10 and up who are under the age of 20 as of September 1, 2021.) This course includes an online portion that needs to be completed prior to September 25. This course will fill up, so sign up ASAP. SEPTEMBER 30 - Coulee Collegiate is closed to recognize the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation OCTOBER 11 - Closed for Thanksgiving OCTOBER 12 - Closed for Professional Development NOVEMBER 2-10 - Diploma Exams NOVEMBER 10 - Standard First Aid CPR-C & AED (This free course is for students grade 10 and up who are under the age of 20 as of September 1, 2021.) This course includes an online portion that needs to be completed prior to September 25. This course will fill up, so sign up ASAP. NOVEMBER 10 - Forklift training (This free course is for students grade 10 and up who are under the age of 20 as of September 1, 2021. First Aid from Coulee Collegiate is a pre-requisite.) NOVEMBER 11 - Closed for Remembrance Day. NOVEMBER 12 - Closed. Hours of Operation: Monday - Wednesday: 8:30am - 4:30pm Thurdsay: 8:30am - 8:00pm Friday: 8:30am - 1:00pm www.couleecollegiate.com Prairie Rose Public Schools Medicine Hat College Medicine Hat Public School Division

<p><strong>2021-2022 School Calendar Adjustment - No School September 30th for Staff or Students</strong></p><p>Earlier this month, we shared with parents that a decision would be made by the board at the next public meeting regarding how to approach the newly announced September 30th federal holiday to recognize Truth and Reconciliation in Canada. The day commemorates and remembers residential school survivors and their families. At the public board meeting held Tuesday afternoon, the Prairie Rose Public Schools Board of Trustees voted in favour of making September 30th a non-operational day, which means that students and staff would not attend school on September 30th.&nbsp;</p><p>Key considerations for the board included:</p><ul><li>It was important for Prairie Rose to recognize September 30th in an official manner, especially considering the new information that Canadians learned this past summer in regards to residential schools.</li><li>Could the day be appropriately recognized and coordinated by staff, under short timelines, to ensure curricular activities reflective authentic and acceptable reconciliation actions?</li><li>Would the Alberta Government move to adopting the national holiday in the future?</li><li>What are other school jurisdictions and organizations in Alberta doing?</li></ul><p>The board felt that it was important to ensure that any student-led activities should be appropriately researched and led by those with knowledge and experience of truth and reconciliation. As such, it was decided that due to the short timelines for implementation, September 30, 2021, would be shifted from an instructional day to a non-operational day for the current school year. The decision does not mean that Prairie Rose has established September 30th as a statutory holiday in the future. When the 2022-2023 calendar is created later this school year, the Board of Trustees will research an appropriate path forward. In the meantime, staff will research and plan for appropriate activities that can be utilized across Prairie Rose classrooms for both future Truth and Reconciliation and the June Indigenous Peoples Day.&nbsp;</p><p>We recognize the short notice for families, but also believe that teaching our students about truth and reconciliation is important work that must be done carefully and appropriately.</p><p>Stuart Angle<br>Board Chair<br>Prairie Rose Public Schools</p>

<p>On Thursday, September 2, 2021, the Prairie Rose Public Schools Board of Trustees held a special board meeting to discuss the &nbsp;‘consideration of closure of New Brigden School’ process. A motion to discontinue the review was put forward by Board Chair Stuart Angle and passed unanimously. As such, the community consultation meeting that was previously scheduled for September 21, 2021 at 7:00 pm will be cancelled and no further action will be taken towards a feasibility review of New Brigden School.&nbsp;</p>

We are celebrating the new school year! It is GREAT to have students on campus!! Are you interested in registering? Call Coulee Collegiate to book an appointment. Coulee Collegiate Hours Monday - Wednesday: 8:30-4:30 Thursday: 8:30-8:00 Friday: 8:30-1:00 Prairie Rose Public Schools Medicine Hat Public School Division Medicine Hat College

<p>Superintendent Roger Clarke and Deputy Superintendent Reagan Weeks are pleased to announce that Mark Heinricks has been chosen as the successful candidate for the role of Chief Deputy Superintendent. The transition will also include the move of Reagan Weeks to the Superintendent of Schools position, effective November 1, 2021.</p><p>Currently serving as the principal of Eagle Butte High School for the past seven years, Mark Heinricks is a long-time employee of Prairie Rose with an extensive teaching and leadership background. Throughout his 32-year teaching career, with the past 25 with Prairie Rose, Mark has worked at Eagle Butte as a teacher, vice principal and principal and at Irvine School as a teacher and vice principal. In addition to a Bachelor of Education degree, he also holds a Master of Education with a focus on Educational Leadership.</p><p>“I am excited to welcome Mark to the Prairie Rose Public Schools executive team,” says Reagan Weeks. “Mark’s integrity, work ethic and commitment to Prairie Rose is second to none and I look forward to working with him in his new role as Chief Deputy Superintendent in charge of Human Resources. Mark’s connection to Prairie Rose and our students will be a huge asset as we continue with developing exceptional learning opportunities for rural students.”</p><p>“I feel very honoured to be selected for this role,” says Mark Heinricks. “I have always valued the teamwork and collaborative environment Prairie Rose has promoted with school leaders. Whether in my role as teacher, mentor or school administrator, I am a firm believer in treating students, parents and staff with dignity and respect. These are values that I know are important to Prairie Rose and I consider a strength as I move into this new position. I will miss the staff and students I have worked so closely with for many, many years… but I am very excited about growing in this new role.”</p><p>Mark Heinricks will make the transition from Eagle Butte to the Deputy Superintendent position on October 1, 2021.</p>

<p>A Special Board Meeting will be held on September 2, 2021, at 7:00 pm to discuss the following:</p><ol><li>Consideration of closure of New Brigden School</li></ol><p>The Special Meeting will be held online and can be accessed here: <a href="https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NWQwMjkzNWUtMzcxYi00ZGJjLTgzMjUtNDlkNzU1MGJmNmVl%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22c1a7f361-4369-4e63-af8a-db541e2c097b%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%2248a6a9b8-2a7b-494f-9523-0206f91ffcad%22%2c%22IsBroadcastMeeting%22%3atrue%7d&amp;btype=a&amp;role=a">Join the Online Meeting</a><br><i>Once you click the link, click cancel (on the pop up), watch on the web instead, join anonymously</i></p>

<p>On August 25, 2021, administration presented the Board of Trustees with updated information for New Brigden School. As part of the package, the revised data focused on scenarios beyond the current school year, based on the decision to delay the school review until 2021-2022. While some sections of the revised information remained unchanged from the spring (i.e. maintenance costs), trustees identified notable differences related to financial implications for the current year (2021-2022) and the one following (2022-2023). Senior Administration explained that these differences represent changes introduced last year as part of the new funding formula. To ensure accuracy of the document, the Prairie Rose financial team will be meeting with Alberta Education officials to confirm the new information. <i>Once this has been completed, the revised package will be shared with parents to review</i>.</p><p>Link to previously shared data package: <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TRjurLltohdPASFpl81S_ta1B8qvn-kr/view">June 2021</a></p><p>In consideration of the timing of the new information and the pending community consultation meeting scheduled for next Monday, the board felt that it was in the best interest of parents and the New Brigden community <strong>to delay for two weeks to ensure all parties have appropriate time to review the new information in more detail</strong>. It is important to the board that all stakeholders, including trustees, have adequate time to examine the new data and consider how it may relate to the future of New Brigden School. The new meeting information is listed below:</p><p><strong>Meeting Date</strong>: Tuesday, September 21, 2021<br><strong>Meeting Time</strong>: 7:00 PM<br><strong>Meeting Format</strong>: In-person at New Brigden School (meeting format will be required to comply with COVID-19 pandemic health restrictions)</p><p>Following the public consultation meeting, members of the public will also have the opportunity to provide written submissions to the board for consideration and apply to make an in-person presentation.</p><p>A final decision regarding the notice of motion for closure of New Brigden School&nbsp;will come forward to the board at the October 13, 2021, public board meeting.</p>

Mandatory Face Masks At Medicine Hat College “Effective Wednesday, Aug. 18, non-medical masks must be worn in all public indoor areas on campus in Medicine Hat and Brooks where physical distancing of 2m is not possible. This includes classrooms, meeting rooms, and common areas.” Staff, students and visitors to Coulee Collegiate are required to wear masks. To read the MHC COVID update, go to: https://www.mhc.ab.ca/AboutMHC/CampusSafety/COVID-19 Prairie Rose Public Schools Medicine Hat College Medicine Hat Public School Division

Coulee Collegiate Monday - Wednesday: 8:30-4:30 Thursday: 8:30-8:00 Friday: 8:30-1:00 Do you need to upgrade? Do you need to complete courses to achieve your High School Diploma or Equivancy Diploma? Call Coulee Collegiate to book at appointment. Prairie Rose Public Schools Medicine Hat College Medicine Hat Public School Division

Reminder: Coulee Collegiate is open Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 4:00-8:00 throughout the summer. We will return to our regular hours on August 25. To book an exam or a registration, please call during our office hours.

<p><strong>Eagle Butte and Hat High students awarded 2021 Redcliff Scholarships for Advanced Education</strong></p><p>The Redcliff Scholarship Committee for Advanced Education, is pleased to announce that Eagle Butte High School graduates Cheyanne Peters, Wesley Ewert and Breanna Gawel, and Medicine Hat High School graduate Hailey Schofield are the recipients of the 2021 Redcliff Scholarship Awards. All four students will be attending post-secondary in the fall, with plans to pursue careers in education, nursing and social work. Each student will receive one of four 2021 Redcliff Scholarships for $5,000 towards tuition costs for post-secondary studies. &nbsp;</p><figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image"><img src="https://prrdweb.com/images/content/93%20Cheyanne%20Peters.jpg" alt=""></figure></td><td><p><i>Cheyanne Peters (EBHS), plans to attend Lethbridge College to pursue a career in nursing</i></p><p>“My journey towards becoming a nurse is important to me as I aspire to be a positive role model by recognizing it is possible to set challenging personal goals and reach them. I am thankful for the support this scholarship offers as I move onto the next stage in my education journey."</p></td></tr><tr><td><figure class="image"><img src="https://prrdweb.com/images/content/28%20Wesley%20Ewert.jpg" alt=""></figure></td><td><p><i>Wesley Ewert (EBHS), plans to attend Medicine Hat College to pursue a career in education</i></p><p>“I plan to attend Medicine Hat College for one year then transfer to the University of Lethbridge for four years to receive a combined degree in education and mathematics. I was drawn to teaching as a career, as it allows me to share my passion for learning and knowledge with others. This scholarship allows me to focus on my studies to reach this goal.”</p></td></tr><tr><td><figure class="image"><img src="https://prrdweb.com/images/content/36%20Breanna%20Gawel.jpg" alt=""></figure></td><td><p><i>Breanna Gawel (EBHS), plans to attend Medicine Hat College to pursue a career in social work</i></p><p>“Supporting my school and community is important to me, which is why I plan to attend the Medicine Hat College this fall to pursue a career in social work. The Redcliff scholarship helps me reach this goal and I am thankful for the support.”</p></td></tr><tr><td><figure class="image"><img src="https://prrdweb.com/images/content/IMG_20210618_0001.jpg" alt=""></figure></td><td><p><i>Hailey Schofield (MHHS), plans to attend Medicine Hat College to pursue a career in nursing</i></p><p>“I have spent a very large portion of time thinking about my post-secondary goals. I am very passionate about my career choice and will do whatever it takes to get me there. The Redcliff Scholarship supports my dreams and I look forward to accomplishing many great things.”</p></td></tr></tbody></table></figure><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“This year’s scholarship recipients showed great dedication to their studies during what was a very difficult year,” says scholarship chairperson Arnold Frank. “All four students have a passion for giving back to others which is evident in their choice of post-secondary studies. The Redcliff Scholarship Committee is extremely pleased to be able to support these four exceptional individuals, who showed determination and strength through what was a very challenging grade 12 year. I’d like to wish them all the best in whatever their futures hold.”</p><p>The Redcliff Scholarships were established in 2002 and have been awarded to 43 Redcliff students. &nbsp;The awards are possible thanks to two endowed scholarship funds, that were established and are sustained by ongoing contributions of Redcliff organizations, and present and past Redcliff citizens. &nbsp;A third, Frank King Tribute Scholarship Fund, was announced in the spring of 2018 in memory of the late Frank King, while a&nbsp;fourth was added in November of 2020 to honour the legacy of former Redcliff resident David Jon Thomson.</p><p>REDCLIFF SCHOLARSHIPS FOR ADVANCED EDUCATION</p><p><strong>The Redcliff Scholarship for Advanced Education “Original Fund”</strong> was launched at the Reunion of the Redcliff 1944 Grade 1 Class held in September 2002. The aim was to create an endowed scholarship fund, whereby interest and dividends from the invested principal would earn enough money to finance the annual scholarship. &nbsp;To date, contributions to the fund total $249,410.</p><p><strong>“The Four Friends Fund”</strong> scholarship was established in 2006 in memory of the value of the lifelong Redcliff Friendships of Jack Fairhurst, Ron Hodges, John Hudak and Gerald Berkhold. The scholarship has been endowed with contributions of $232,975.</p><p><strong>“Frank King Tribute”</strong> scholarship was established in 2018 in memory of Frank King. &nbsp;As a legacy of the young Frank Walter King, his family and friends established the Frank King Tribute Scholarship that is awarded alongside the other two Redcliff scholarships for advanced education. To date, contributions totaling $31,500 have been received in support of this scholarship.</p><p><strong>“David Jon Thomson Scholarship”</strong> was established in 2020 in memory of David Jon Thomson. Thomson was a well-known business man and lifelong proponent of education with roots in the Medicine Hat and Redcliff communities. As a legacy, his family established the David Jon Thomson Scholarship that is awarded alongside the other three Redcliff scholarships for advanced education. To date, contributions totaling $25,000 have been received in support of this scholarship.</p><p><br>&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>Occupational Health and Safety Report</strong><br>Occupational Health and Safety Officer Derek Beck provided his annual report to the board for information. Highlights of the report include an update on Prairie Rose’s participation in the AHS ARTSSN student absenteeism program, school safety inspections, fire inspections at all Redcliff schools, first aid training for PRPS staff, an update on incidents and accidents over the 2020-21 school year and annual emergency response training. It was noted that the division had an increase in injuries reported among staff this year leading to an increase in WCB premium surcharges. School leaders have been asked to spend additional time at staff meetings discussing health and safety processes to increase awareness amongst staff. COVID-19 has also made it a challenging year for all schools, with additional protections required to adhere to pandemic requirements such as mask wearing, hand sanitization, and cohort groups.</p><p><strong>South Central High School Trip - Acadia Valley Municipal Reservoir</strong><br>The board approved a request from South Central High School for a trip from June 21-23 to the Acadia Valley Municipal Reservoir that involves canoeing and overnight camping. As it is a level 3/4 fieldtrip request it required board approval. As the group is in the same cohort, it adheres to COVID-19 restrictions.</p><p><strong>Financial Accountability Report</strong><br>Assistant Secretary Treasurer Candice Hintz provided a financial update to the board. The report contains information for 90% of the 2020-21 school year. It was noted there were minor revenue and expenditure changes from the last report. Overall, Prairie Rose is expected to come in $695,400 over budget, with the projected deficit decreasing by $100,000, for an overall projected deficit for the year of $251,220. Reduced PD, lower than budgeted substitute staff costs and reduced travel due to COVID are contributing factors for the decrease in spending.</p><p><strong>Literacy Status Report</strong><br>Due to the move to at-home learning, the MAP testing used for student literacy testing was delayed by two weeks this spring. Testing is now&nbsp;being completed and a full report will be brought to the board in the fall. It was also noted that growth projections are not expected to be on target, due to the varying dynamics each child and family has needed to navigate through the pandemic.</p><p><strong>Accountability Pillar Summary</strong><br>Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this report has been delayed by the province. Also, due to the move to the new assurance model, this report will likely look different coming to school divisions this fall.</p><p><strong>New PR Partnership and Field Trip Request</strong><br>Deputy Superintendent Reagan Weeks shared that Prairie Rose has secured a new partnership with Outward Bound, a globally renowned outdoor education program, who will work in collaboration with the DR Flight Academy program. The academy was seeking board approval for a field trip&nbsp;to Kananaskis through Outward Bound from June 28 – July 2. As part of the trip, students will participate in map and compass navigation, self care, risk management, leadership, communication, group work, plane crash simulation are all part of the program. Throughout the expedition and airplane incident scenario, students will become proficient in mountain travel and technical skills while developing a tolerance for uncertainty and discomfort relating to weather, physical and emotional challenge and group dynamics. The board approved the fieldtrip request. Learn more about Outward Bound here: <a href="https://www.outwardbound.ca/">https://www.outwardbound.ca/</a></p><p><strong>Trustee Election: Additional Voting Stations</strong><br>Secretary Treasurer and Returning Officer Ryan Boser asked the board to approve by-law #1/2021 which allows Prairie Rose to establish more than one voting station within each ward boundary for the upcoming fall municipal election. The board approved all three readings.</p>

Upcoming Dates: June 10-25 - Diploma Exams (optional due to COVID-19) June 18 - Campus Closure (Electrical Service Outage) June 25 - Last day of regular school hours. (refer to summer hours) June 28-30 - Drivers Edge Course (FULL) June 28 - August 24 - Summer Hours. Coulee Collegiate is open Tuesdays and Wednesdays 4:00-8:00. August 3 - 11 - Diploma Exams (optional due to COVID-19) August 25 - First day of the 2021-2022 School Year September 1 - Student orientation for our "in-person" classes. September 2 - First day of "in-person" classes Coulee Collegiate is open 12 months of the year. Coulee Collegiate is open for registrations, exams and hand-ins throughout the summer months.

<p>Superintendent Roger Clarke is pleased to announce that Linda Asham, who has been serving as acting-principal of I.F. Cox School in Redcliff has accepted the principal position, starting this fall.&nbsp;</p><p>Asham has many years of school leadership, having worked as the vice-principal at the I.F. Cox School for the past seven years, vice-principal at Margaret Wooding School for five years, and principal of Jenner School for four years.&nbsp;</p><p>“I am thrilled to be given this opportunity,” says Asham. “I love this community and I am pleased to continue working with our families in this new role. I.F. Cox also has an amazing staff and I look forward to collaborating with our team as we build unique, engaging and creative learning experiences for our students.”</p><p>Linda Asham transitioned into the acting-principal position in late February, as a result of Catherine Usher accepting the principal position at Seven Persons School.</p>

<p>On Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at 12:45&nbsp;PM the Prairie Rose Public Schools Board of Trustees will be holding their regular public board meeting. All members of the public are welcome to join.</p><p>The complete agenda package can be found here:&nbsp;<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mkygEMdxeA4BBV9_5RaXW6dz8nvVU1uK/view?usp=sharing">https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mkygEMdxeA4BBV9_5RaXW6dz8nvVU1uK/view?usp=sharing</a></p><p><strong>Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the public board meeting will be streamed online.</strong></p><p>The online stream can be accessed here: <a href="https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NGMwYTkyMTAtM2VkNy00YjQ5LTk5MDUtYzI1NGEyOTBkODM1%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22c1a7f361-4369-4e63-af8a-db541e2c097b%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%2248a6a9b8-2a7b-494f-9523-0206f91ffcad%22%2c%22IsBroadcastMeeting%22%3atrue%7d&amp;btype=a&amp;role=a"><strong>Join the Online Meeting</strong></a><br><i>Once you click the link, click cancel (on the pop up), watch on the web instead, join anonymously.</i></p>

<p>Superintendent Roger Clarke and Bow Island schools principal Scott Angle would like to congratulate Paul Brocklesby who has accepted the position of Vice Principal at Bow Island Elementary and Senator Gershaw schools.</p><p>Paul has spent his entire 16-year teaching career working at Northern Lights School Division in northern Alberta in the communities of Bonnyville and Lac La Biche. During this time, he has taught students across grades K-6 focusing on early literacy, language arts, music and learning about indigenous culture. In addition to a Bachelor of Education from the University of Calgary, Paul also holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Lethbridge.</p><p>“I am really excited about this opportunity,” says Brocklesby. “I am originally from the Bow Island area and as a student I attended both Bow Island Elementary and Senator Gershaw schools. Becoming part of the school leadership team is a logical next step in my career as it allows me to move back to my hometown and reconnect with the community, my family and friends. There are many great learning opportunities happening in Bow Island schools and I look forward to exploring and building on these options with my colleagues and students.”&nbsp;</p><p>Paul Brocklesby will officially assume the role of vice principal at the start of the 2021-2022&nbsp;school year.</p>

<p>This past weekend the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc (Kamloops Indian Band) announced that a mass grave of 215 children had been found on the grounds of the former Kamloops Indian Residential School. Of particular sadness, was the absence of no markers and no signs of respect for any of these young children who were left to be forgotten.&nbsp;</p><p>While we cannot change history, we can acknowledge this dark part of our Canadian past by acknowledging these young lives as part of ongoing Truth and Reconciliation efforts. Starting at noon today (May 31, 2021), Prairie Rose Public Schools will join school jurisdictions across the country in lowering the flags at all school facility locations for 215 hours to represent each of the children who were found. All flags will remain down until noon on Wednesday, June 9th.</p><p>Throughout the operation and existence of residential schools in Canada (1880-1997), it is estimated that 150,000 children were taken from their families and sent to school to “assimilate them” to Canadian society. The Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc is one of many indigenous communities who have received funding through the Missing Children Project to locate the burial places of children who died while attending these residential schools. Since the project began, more than 4,100 children who attended residential schools have been identified.</p><p><strong>References:</strong><br>Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc confirms the discovery of a mass grave containing 215 children: <a href="https://tkemlups.ca/wp-content/uploads/05-May-27-2021-TteS-MEDIA-RELEASE.pdf"><strong>https://tkemlups.ca/wp-content/uploads/05-May-27-2021-TteS-MEDIA-RELEASE.pdf</strong></a><br>Missing Children Project: <a href="https://tkemlups.ca/wp-content/uploads/05-May-27-2021-TteS-MEDIA-RELEASE.pdf"><strong>http://www.trc.ca/events-and-projects/missing-children-project.html</strong></a><br>A History of Residential Schools in Canada: <a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/a-history-of-residential-schools-in-canada-1.702280"><strong>https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/a-history-of-residential-schools-in-canada-1.702280</strong></a></p>