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Hundreds more unmarked graves found at erstwhile Canadian residential school

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According to BBC news, Cadmus Delmore, head of the Cause First Nation, said these things in a press briefing.

Bobby Cameron, chief of the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous First Nations, said he feared more graves would be found on residential school grounds across Canada.

The Truth and Reconciliation Commission had given a detailed report on the abuse of children at the institute five years ago. It was told that at least 3200 children died due to abuse and negligence.

Camloops School operated from 1890 to 1969. After this the federal government took over its operation from the Catholic Church.

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This school was closed in 1978. Between 1915 and 1963, there were at least 51 deaths at Camelopes School. British Columbia Premier John Horgan said he was shocked and saddened to learn of the incident.

The Canadian government formally apologized for this inhuman treatment in 2008.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau tweeted, “My heart breaks for the Cowessess First Nation following the discovery of Indigenous children buried at the former Marieval Residential School. We cannot bring them back, but we will honor their memory and we will tell the truth about these injustices,”

At the same time, the Roman Catholic Church (which ran most of the schools) has not yet apologized. Earlier this month, Pope Francis said in a statement that he was pained by the discovery of the tombs, with the survivors of the victims rejected the Pope’s statement.

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News Source: Reuters

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HBO defends JK Rowling’s involvement in Harry Potter series despite problematic stance on transgender community

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HBO defends JK Rowling’s involvement in Harry Potter series despite problematic stance on transgender community

JK Rowling, whose Harry Potter book franchise gave Warner Bros a blockbuster film franchise, is also associated with its upcoming HBO series.

JK Rowling has remained decidedly steadfast on her controversial stance on the transgender community. In a statement to Variety, HBO explained why the author is still involved in its upcoming series on Harry Potter despite her problematic gender politics. (Also Read: This Oscar-nominated actor lost out on Luna Lovegood role in Harry Potter, says how it ‘stayed with me over the years’)

What HBO said

“We are proud to once again tell the story of Harry Potter — the heartwarming books that speak to power of friendship, resolve and acceptance. JK Rowling has a right to express her personal views. We will remain focused on the development of the new series, which will only benefit from her involvement,” HBO’s statement stated.

It also added that its parent company Warner Bros “been working with JK Rowling and in the Harry Potter business for over 20 years” and “her contribution has been invaluable.” The report also states that HBO chief Casey Bloys informed the media at an event on November 12 that JK Rowling was “very, very involved in the process selecting the writer and the director,” and her anti-trans statements “haven’t affected the casting or hiring of writers or productions staff.”

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A couple of days before that, Rowling had shared a screenshot of a tweet by an X user who wrote, “My disappointment is immeasurable and my day is ruined” when the author had revealed that she’s “very involved” in the Harry Potter series. Rowling wrote along with the screenshot, “I’ve only just seen this response to me saying I’m very involved in the Harry Potter TV show and I think I’ve pulled something laughing.”

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Warner Bros launched an open casting call for the leads Harry, Hermoine and Ron, who were played by Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint, respectively, in the eight-part movie franchise.

The series will most likely go ahead with newcomers for the top three characters and mix it with veterans for the adult cast, like the movie franchise, which featured Richard Harris as Dumbledore and roped in Michael Gambon after his death. Late star Maggie Smith played Professor McGonagall, and Alan Rickman starred as Professor Snape.

Mark Rylance, 64, who won an Academy Award for best supporting actor in 2016 for his work in Steven Spielberg’s Bridge of Spies, is reportedly at the top of the casting wishlist to play Dumbledore in the Harry Potter series.

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