Times-Colonist – Ahousaht First Nation is taking its first steps toward searching the grounds of two former residential schools on its territory for human remains. Some buildings of the former school remain on the site, now known as Maatsquiaht, as well as newer buildings.

The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation found 13 recorded deaths of children at the Ahousaht school and 23 deaths at the Christie school, however the number of deaths at residential schools is believed to be higher than records show.

Both the United Church and Roman Catholic Church have offered some financial support, as well, but amounts are still being negotiated, Atleo said.