The City of Port Coquitlam is disheartened to hear of the tragic and devastating news of the remains of 215 children being found at a former residential school in Kamloops. This discovery is a dark reminder of the history of racism and violence against Indigenous people and the ongoing impact and trauma caused by residential schools. We send our deepest sympathies to the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc (TteS) and surrounding communities. In memory of the lives lost City Hall will go dark. We stand against racism and offer our support to the community ofTteS.

Emotional and crisis referral services are available thru the 24-hour national crisis line: 1 866 925-4419 or  KUU-US Crisis Line at 1 800 588-8717.

On Sunday May 30, 2021, Flags at Port Coquitlam City Hall and all civic buildings were lowered to half mast to honour the lives and memories of the 215 Indigenous children whose remains were tragically discovered at the former Kamloops Indian Residential School in Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc territory. Every child matters.

On Monday May 31, 2021, City Hall will be lit up orange in memory of the 215 Indigenous children whose remains were tragically discovered at the former Kamloops Indian Residential School in Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc territory and to honour all residential school survivors. Flags at civic facilities will remain half mast. We stand against racism and violence against Indigenous people and the ongoing impact and trauma caused by residential schools.

MEDIA CONTACTS

Pardeep Purewal
Manager of Communications & Admin Services
City of Port Coquitlam
Tel 604.927.5335 Cel 604.218.0533
Email purewalp@portcoquitlam.ca