Rosanne Casimir

Rosanne Casimir OBC is the Kúkpi7 (Chief) of the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc. Quotes The impact of this find was devastating. It’s hard to overstate the effects and impact it’s had on our nation. It’s triggered so many hurts and wounds. We have a lot of grieving members right now. Quoted in Canadian tribal chief, survivors ‘devastated’ by mass grave of Indigenous kids, May 29, 2021 We had a knowing in our community that we were able to verify. Quoted in Remains of 215 children found at former indigenous school site in Canada May 30, 2021 Today is about making some positive steps forward and rectifying a mistake. We wanted to ensure that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visited what we refer to as a sacred site. It was a long awaited moment to receive a personal hand of recognition and sympathy regarding this horrific confirmation of unmarked graves from the Canadian head of state. Quoted in Tk'emlúps te Secwepemc chief describes Trudeau visit as 'bittersweet', October 18, 2021 Quotes about Rosanne Casimir (chronological order) “She reached out, she said ‘please come, listen and learn and we will walk this path together and that is why I’m here,’” he [Justin Trudeau] said. Quoted in Tk'emlúps te Secwepemc chief describes Trudeau visit as 'bittersweet', October 18, 2021 Category:Indigenous rights activists Category:Women activists from Canada Category:Women politicians in Canada Category:People from British Columbia