/R E P E A T -- Media Advisory - The Government of Canada recognizes the national historic significance of the Amos Indian Residential School, commemorated under the Residential School System National Historic Event/

SAINT-MARC-DE-FIGUERY, QC, Sept. 26, 2024 /CNW/ - Parks Canada and the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada will participate in the unveiling ceremony of two commemorative plaques highlighting the national historic significance of the Amos Indian Residential School, which is commemorated under the Residential School System National Historic Event.

Open from 1955 to 1973, the Amos Indian Residential School was part of the residential school system for Aboriginal children that was formally established by the federal government during the 19th and 20th centuries.

Please note that this advisory is subject to change without notice.

The details are as follows:

Date:	Monday, September 30, 2024
Time:	Ceremony begins at 10 a.m. (EDT)
	Media are requested to arrive by 9:45 a.m. (EDT)
Location:	Saint-Marc-de-Figuery, Quebec

The exact location of the press conference will be given to accredited media only. Media representatives wishing to participate in the media availability should register with [email protected].

SOURCE Parks Canada (HQ)

Information and RSVP: Media Relations, Parks Canada Agency, 855-862-1812, [email protected]