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Sturgeon Lake School’s Hidden Tragedy | Vancouver News
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- Jul 13, 2026
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Summary
Archival records reveal a harrowing truth about Sturgeon Lake Residential School: in 1938, the principal predicted student deaths before 1945 — a grim prophecy that came true with at least 14 deaths from measles, pneumonia, and freezing conditions. Now, the Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation has identified 62 potential unmarked graves, part of a broader search for over 200 children who vanished or died between 1907 and 1968. Documents show rampant disease outbreaks, crumbling infrastructure — especially the girls’ wing — and heartbreaking losses like Mabel Kiyawasew’s death in 1941. While these records begin to tell the story, linking victims to families and burial sites remains a monumental challenge — but the ongoing work by the Cree Nation and researchers is vital to honoring the truth. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/871261e13301aecd