How B.C. cities can advance reconciliation beyond studies and flags at half mast

Local and regional governments across B.C. are issuing statements of condolence and commitments to further reconciliation after the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation announced the remains of 215 children were found at the site of a former residential school in Kamloops — but Victoria’s mayor has a piece of advice.  

“Reconciliation has to be more than symbolic gestures and lowering flags,” Lisa Helps said.

Three years ago Victoria council made national headlines for voting to remove a statue of John A. MacDonald from outside city