Utoo Radio - July 5, 2024 - The Frontier Centre for Public Policy is calling for a public inquiry into the "Kamloops Graves Hoax," which was a sensational claim made by the Kamloops Indian Band on May 27, 2021, about the discovery of "human remains" in the former Kamloops Indian Residential School.

The claims caused national hysteria and moral panic, leading to lowered flags, burned churches, and widespread media coverage.

The claims were based on a ground-penetrating radar (GPR) report prepared by Sarah Beaulieu, but the actual content remains undisclosed.

The Kamloops Indian Band applied for and received $8,000,000 from the federal government based on their false claims, but neither the band nor the federal government has provided details about the representations made to secure these funds or how the money was spent.

The refusal of the Kamloops Indian Band to release the GPR report and the federal government's silence on the matter indicate a need for a thorough investigation.

The claims have caused significant disruption in Canada, damaged the nation's reputation, and led to misleading narratives being taught in schools.

The Centre says a public inquiry is essential to provide clarity and accountability, and to restore public trust. It says Canadians deserve to know the truth and hold those who have misled the nation.