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Our latest instalment of KUPER ISLAND is available now.

Ep 2 - "Nights on the Boys Side"

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We start off here, at the former site of the gym at the Kuper Island school in Penelakut, hearing more about a young boy named Richard Thomas and the disturbing way that he died. #KuperIsland

This episode features James and Raymond 'Tony' Charlie, two brothers who describe life at the Kuper Island school, including their repeated abuse at the hands of teachers.

Sexual abuse poisoned every aspect of school life, even stuff that was supposed to be fun.

You don't often hear much about sports & rec programs at residential schools. The Kuper Island drum/fife band was called upon to play parades/special events. But it was an unusual & fateful trip to Expo '67 where James & Tony were abused by a missionary. That was just the start.

Hope you can tune in, but pls take care while listening to this episode. 🧡

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