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Members of Esk\u2019etemc First Nation and representatives from the Concerned Parents and Caregivers of Williams Lake (CPWL) peacefully marched to the school district\u2019s doorstep on Tuesday, April 1, requesting the Minister of Education and Child Care (MECC) Lisa Beare respond to their request to meet face-to-face and hear their stories. \u201cOur request for that meeting has gone unanswered,\u201d said Esk\u2019etemc Kukpi7 (chief) Fred Robbins. \u201cEvery day that goes by, we hear more and more stories of children and youth, not just from our Nation of Esk\u2019etemc, but throughout&#8230; <\/p>\n<div class=\"pmpro\">\n<div class=\"pmpro_card pmpro_content_message\">\n<div class=\"pmpro_card_content\">This content is for Yearly Subscription, Yearly Subscription &#8211; Corporate, Print Subscription Only, and Canada Print and Online members only.<br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/theturtleislandnews.com\/wp-login.php?action=register\">Register<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"pmpro_card_actions pmpro_font-medium\">Already a member? <a href=\"https:\/\/theturtleislandnews.com\/wp-login.php?redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2Ftheturtleislandnews.com%2Findex.php%2F2025%2F04%2F02%2Fparents-community-leaders-rally-for-an-investigation-into-sd-27%2F\">Log in here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Andie Mollins, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Williams Lake Tribune Families and community leaders are rallying in Williams Lake, calling on the minister of education and childcare to respond to concerns of racism and bullying in School District 27 (SD 27). 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