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Hundreds of burial sites found near former Saskatchewan residential school

WARNING: The following story contains details some readers may find disturbing.

Hundreds of unmarked burial sites have been found near a former residential school in Saskatchewan.

The Cowessess First Nation in Saskatchewan issued a media advisory on Wednesday saying they completed a radar scan of the area around the Marieval Indian Residential School making the horrific discovery.

An official announcement is expected to be made on Thursday.

The Indian Residential Schools Crisis Line is available 24-hours a day for anyone experiencing pain or distress as a result of his or her Residential school experience or for those affected by these reports.  The 24-hour crisis line is available at 1-866-925-4419.

Casey Kenny
Casey Kenny
News Reporter

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