Archival Research and Database Development,
Office of the Special Interlocutor
Know History is supporting the Office of the Independent Special Interlocutor (OSI) for Missing Children and Unmarked Graves and Burial Sites associated with Indian Residential Schools in their work to ensure the respectful and culturally appropriate treatment and protection of unmarked graves and burial sites.
We use our data organization and archival research skills to organize historical and contemporary information to help the OSI access vital records for their reports. With an emphasis on professional research and progress transparency, we are determined to provide the highest quality service for all our projects.
OSI’s Summary Interim Report on Searching for the Missing Children and Unmarked Burials
By reading the Summary Interim Report on Missing Children and Unmarked Burials, all Canadians can acknowledge historical injustices, foster reconciliation, and promote cultural sensitivity. It empowers individuals to advocate for justice, contribute to national healing, and build a more inclusive and informed society.
Sites of Truth, Sites of Conscience: Unmarked Burials and Mass Graves of Missing and Disappeared Indigenous Children in Canada
This report emphasizes how archives and historical records are pivotal in connecting the actions and omissions across institutions and exposing the systemic nature of the atrocities committed. Accessing and examining archival records is crucial for truth-finding and accountability.
