We’re sharing an important story from CBC Thunder Bay about the repatriation of Percy Onabigon, a Long Lake #58 First Nation member who was taken to residential school as a child and separated from his family for decades. After years of searching, advocacy, and deep perseverance, Percy was finally brought home to his community, where he was honoured through ceremony, prayers, and the love of family and friends.
His journey home speaks to the strength of families seeking answers, the importance of truth-telling, and the continued work needed to support repatriation efforts across the country.
You can read the full story here: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/thunder-bay/percy-onabigon-reburial-ceremony-1.7645729
