Masked men linked to white nationalist group gather near former B.C. residential school

On Sunday, September 27, a group of masked men associated with Second Sons Canada gathered on an overpass near the former Kamloops Indian Residential School on Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc territory. They displayed a banner reading "got bones?" referencing reports of unmarked graves at the site.

Kúkpi7 Rosanne Casimir condemned the gathering in a statement, saying the presence of individuals linked to white supremacist ideology is deeply concerning. The Nation is monitoring the situation, assessing security measures, and working with the RCMP.

“White supremacy will not instill fear in generations of survivors who have already carried fear for far too long.”

Supt. Jeff Pelley of the Kamloops RCMP confirmed police are taking the matter seriously and will continue to engage the group as part of an ongoing investigation.

Online claims subsequently emerged alleging the demonstration was a false flag operation staged by government agents to justify crackdowns on free speech or influence the B.C. election. The Canadian Press reported that evidence, including clothing logos and statements by group members, confirms the participants were genuine white nationalists.

Second Sons Canada describes itself as a "men's nationalist club" focused on fitness and camaraderie. Public Safety Canada previously assessed the growing "active club" movement as a risk for extreme violence, noting the group had 15 chapters nationwide as of early 2026.