Information Gathering: Missing Children's Associated with St. Joseph's Residential School in Fort Resolution

Do you have information to share re Missing Children & Unmarked Burials associated with St. Joseph's Residential School in Fort Resolution?

Background: 

In 2022, Deninu Kue First Nation (DKFN) began an investigation into the "Missing Children And Unmarked Burials" associated with the St. Joseph Indian/Residential School located in Fort Resolution that operated until 1957. Students who attended St. Joseph's came from communities across the Northwest Territories. These communities and related extended families are in the process of being identified through the compilation of names taken from St. Joseph's quarterly reports, Roman Catholic Church records, and, of course, additional "Indian Affairs" correspondence, among other sources.

With the intent of honouring loved ones and uncovering the truth, DKFN is inviting people who attended the school, or whose relatives attended the school, to contact Linda Vanden Berg ([email protected] / +1-250-656-1050) or Jennifer Robinson (1-250-818-9310) to arrange an interview either in person, by Zoom, or by telephone. (Honoraria, travel where applicable, provided).

Who are we looking for?

• Elders who attended St. Joseph Residential School, Fort Resolution, NT.
• Extended families of those who attended the school.

What information are we looking for?

• Information related to missing children/relatives who attended St. Joseph's, or children who passed away while attending St. Joseph's, along with circumstances at St. Joseph's IRS which could have contributed to their passing.

Interview Details:

Dates: Between now and August 2025
In-person:
Yellowknife: Dec. 3 - Dec. 5" 2024 & Feb. 2025 (TBA) 
Zoom &/or phone: 
dates & time - Elder's preference 

*** Note：

• Your information will be kept confidential and used for this investigation only.
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