Residential School ‘Mass Grave’ Hoax Tied To Anti-Christian Arson Might Finally Be Falling Apart
A Canadian newspaper has apologized for spreading false claims about a mass grave of Native American children. The claims originated from a former chief of the Kamloops Indian Band, leading to a series of arson attacks on Christian churches. The situation highlights the impact of misinformation on communities and institutions.
- ▪The Globe and Mail issued an apology for perpetuating false claims about a mass grave.
- ▪Rosanne Casimir, former chief of the Kamloops Indian Band, made the initial claim in May 2021.
- ▪The false claims led to a wave of arson against Catholic and other Christian churches.
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Opinion Residential School ‘Mass Grave’ Hoax Tied To Anti-Christian Arson Might Finally Be Falling Apart OPINION (Photo by Andrej Ivanov / AFP) (Photo by ANDREJ IVANOV/AFP via Getty Images) Natalie Sandoval Patriots Writer June 01, 2026 12:07 PM ET June 01, 2026 12:07 PM ET Natalie Sandoval Patriots Writer Font Size: Canadian newspaper The Globe and Mail issued a sniveling apology Sunday for perpetuating the false claim that Native American children had been buried in a “mass grave” near residential school grounds. Former chief of the Kamloops Indian Band, Rosanne Casimir, published a press release in May 2021 claiming to have obtained “confirmation” of the remains of 215 students of the Kamloops Indian Residential School.
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