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
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 * “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