Kamloops-born artist paints 215 portraits to commemorate findings at residential school

KAMLOOPS — On Wednesday, Thompson Rivers University held an event ahead of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.Hundreds of students and staff attended the event outside on the Campus Commons, which featured drumming and singing of some local Secwepemc songs.Kamloops-born artist Johnny Bandura painted 215 portraits – matching the number of possible gravesites announced … Continue reading Kamloops-born artist paints 215 portraits to commemorate findings at residential school