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Orange shirts with the phrase "Every Child Matters" printed on them line Marine Drive in Vancouver as a memorial for the Indigenous children who were sent to Residential Schools in Canada.

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6 ways to deepen your understanding of Indian residential school history

Published: September 14, 2021

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