Statement: Missing Children from Canadian residential school system

INRS stands with First Nations in their quest to shed light on these tragedies

It is with deep and profound sorrow that the Institut national de la recherche scientifique (INRS) and its community learned the discovery of new graves on the site of former residential schools, a tragedy that is currently shaking the entire country.

INRS stands with First Nations in their quest to shed light on these tragedies by bringing justice to all missing children and healing to their families.

“These tragedies reflect a dark and important chapter in Canadian history that must never be forgotten. I join the INRS community in extending our sincere condolences to the families of these missing children, to First Nations, Métis and Inuit authorities, and to all survivors of residential schools ”
Luc-Alain Giraldeau, INRS Chief Executive Officer

Although these are extremely painful moments, these tragic discoveries remind us once again of the importance of understanding the extent of past atrocities in order to move forward together and begin the reconciliation process.

INRS reaffirms its commitment to recognizing and responding to Indigenous issues in past and present societal concerns by contributing to the enhancement of Indigenous contributions to academic research, science and the advancement of knowledge.

“As an academic institution, it is our responsibility to hear Indigenous voices, to recognize their relevance and to understand their significance. We are committed to doing this work in order to move forward with our reconciliation, reconstruction and decolonization projects,” added Mr. Giraldeau.

Statement: Missing Children from Canadian residential school system

A national hotline on residential schools is available 24 hours a day at 1-866-925-4419

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