The Cult Queen of Canada from Uncover S16: “Kuper Island” E5: Feeding the Dead
11 snips
Aug 2, 2022 An archaeologist uses survivors' stories and ground-penetrating radar to locate burial sites of children who died at Kuper Island school. The importance of honoring ancestral dead and settling spirits in unmarked graves. Exploring the search for missing children using ground penetrating radar. Ethical considerations of identifying remains and whether to honor buried individuals where they lie. The significance of statistics in convicting an abuser at Cooper Island School.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Feeding Ancestors At The Burning
- The Charlie family held a burning ceremony, setting out 50 plates for ancestors and burning them to send food to the spirit world.
- An elder reported children who died at the residential school appeared and thanked them for being found and fed.
Family Roles In Funeral Care
- Jill Harris describes her family's funeral duties, including opening coffins and giving basins for mourners to wash tears.
- Grave diggers must stay outside for four days and avoid holding children until they are cleansed.
Board-Guided Rituals Identified Sites
- A ritualist using a cedar board identified human remains near the long house, gym and incinerator and led healing ceremonies at the long house.
- The ritualist said babies had been thrown in the incinerator and urged further searching and healing.