White nationalist group gathers near Kamloops residential school site ahead of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Masked members of Second Sons held sign denying residential school graves as RCMP investigate; political leaders condemn gathering.
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A group identifying as Second Sons, described on Instagram as a "Canadian Men's Nationalist Club," gathered Sunday near the former Kamloops Indian residential school at Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc on unceded Secwépemc land. Members wore white masks and held signs reading "Got Bones?"—referencing the group's assertion that residential school graves in Kamloops do not exist, contrary to widely reported findings in 2021.
Journalist Brandi Morin shared video of the group assembling on social media September 28. B.C. NDP Leader David Eby condemned the gathering, calling it "disgusting, dangerous and cowardly." Interim Conservative Party Leader Lorne Doerkson said the presence was "hateful and meant to intimidate" and called for a full RCMP investigation.
Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc Chief Rosanne Casimir said in a statement that the gathering is "deeply concerning" and being taken seriously by Chief and Council. She noted the timing heightens concern for Survivors and families as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation approaches September 30. Casimir urged the community to report suspicious activity to RCMP. The RCMP file number is 26-32568.
By the numbers
When did the Second Sons gathering near the Kamloops residential school site occur?
The gathering took place on Sunday, September 27, 2026, near the former Kamloops Indian residential school at Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc.
What signs did Second Sons members display at the gathering?
Members held signs reading 'Got Bones?' that referenced the group's claim that residential school graves in Kamloops do not exist, contrary to findings widely reported in 2021.
