Back to SearchPembroke: The County of Renfrew wishes to express its deepest sympathies to the people of the Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation, and the surrounding communities.
The dark and heinous history of residential schools should never be forgotten. The trauma and suffering of those affected then and now must be acknowledged. We as a community of many peoples must stand together to acknowledge and recognize the terrible truths of this past and support the path to reconciliation.
“This is a tragic and devastating discovery; the pain and suffering this has caused is unimaginable,” said Warden Debbie Robinson. “We hope these precious souls can finally find peace, and we cannot imagine the pain the community must be enduring, but we share your sorrow, and we shall not forget. Locally, we wish to express our continued friendship and support to our friends and neighbours, the Algonquin People during this difficult time.”
The Canadian flag will continue fly at half-mast at County Municipal Buildings for the week of May 31st through June 4th to mark this tragic discovery.
If you need to reach out for support, help is just a call or a click away.
Mental Health Crisis Line (Ages 16 or older)
1-866-996-0991
or their website www.crisisline.ca
Child, Youth and Family Crisis Line (Ages 18 and under)
1-877-377-7775
or their website www.icrs.ca
Renfrew County Virtual Triage and Assessment Centre (RC VTAC)
1-844-727-6404
or visit their website www.rcvtac.ca
For Media Inquiries please call:
Paul Moreau Chief Administrative Officer/Clerk, County of Renfrew 613 735-7288
Michael Barber Media Relations/Grants Coordinator, County of Renfrew 613-735-7288
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