Five years after the Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation revealed over 200 potential unmarked graves at the former Kamloops Indian Residential School, Chief Kúkpi7 (Rosanne Casimir) emphasized that the community remains in an engagement phase with affected communities to determine next steps.

The investigation, which includes accessing historical records and compensation claims from survivors, faces delays due to legal restrictions on document preservation.Funding for Indigenous-led projects related to residential school inquiries has seen cutbacks, creating barriers for some nations.Casimir highlighted the cultural sensitivity of the site, noting that 24-hour security was implemented after incidents of trespassing.The case has sparked national discussions on truth and reconciliation, with calls to criminalize denialism of residential school atrocities.Despite challenges, the Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc continue their work, balancing historical accountability with respect for Indigenous traditions.