Here are the latest publicly available updates about Stó̄lō from credible sources:
FNHA statement (March 27, 2026): The First Nations Health Authority stands with the Stó̄lō Nation as preliminary findings regarding potential unmarked graves at former residential school sites and an Indian Hospital in Stó̄lō territory were shared. This reflects ongoing investigations and alignment with Indigenous leadership on the issue. [source: FNHA statement 2026-03-27]
Stó̄lō Nation communications and updates: The Stó̄lō Nation continues to publish bulletins and updates through its Service Agency and related bodies, detailing progress on archival research, community engagement, and cultural protocols related to residential schools and commemorations. Recent bulletins include materials from 2024–2026 that cover progress, community engagement plans, and statements from leadership. [sources: Sto:lo Nation bulletins 2024–2026]
Community and government engagement context: In early 2022, federal and provincial partners announced funding and collaboration to support Stó̄lō efforts around researching, commemorating, and engaging communities in relation to residential schools, including the “Taking Care of Our Children” initiative and related repatriation and remembrance activities. While these events are older, they underpin ongoing programs and funding streams referenced in subsequent updates. [sources: Crown–Indigenous Relations and BC Indigenous Relations announcements 2022]
Public media coverage: Coverage exists from Indigenous-focused outlets and regional media highlighting Stó̄lō efforts to locate and honor children affected by residential schools, gather knowledge about unmarked burials, and advance truth and reconciliation work. Notable items include APTN coverage and regional reporting. [sources: APTN News 2023, Global News/BC coverage 2019–2022]
Context on residential school legacy in Stó̄lō territory: Ongoing dialogue includes statements from Stó̄lō leadership and partner agencies about truth-telling, healing, and justice, with cultural protocols guiding ceremonies and remembrance activities. This remains central to the community’s work in the territory. [sources: Stó̄lō Nation materials, 2023–2026; FNHA statement 2026]
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The First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) stands with the Stó:lō Nation as they shared preliminary findings of potential unmarked graves of children at three former Residential School sites and an Indian Hospital in S'ólh Temexw (Stó:lō Nation's traditional territory).
www.fnha.caSeeking reconciliation with BC's First Nations. First in a series.
thetyee.caToday, David Jimmie, Chief of Squiala First Nation and President of the Stó:lō Nation Chiefs’ Council; the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown–Indigenous Relations; and Murray Rankin, B.C. Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, announced funding totalling $2,027,520.
www.canada.caFrom: Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada:
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