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Mitchell Joseph's death by hanging was called an accident, but his residential school classmate has serious doubts

Death of 9-year-old boy at Alberni Residential School remains a mystery

Rochelle Becker
Rochelle Becker

12 Aug 2025 • 7 min read

A black and white image of four young boys standing in the yard of the Alberni Residential School.
Four young boys standing in the yard of the Alberni Residential School. (National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation)

Rochelle Becker
Rochelle Becker

Rochelle is an investigative journalism intern focusing on the Residential Schools database. She is a student of Humber College’s Bachelor of Creative and Professional Writing program.

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