B.C. Law Society ignored early warning about false 215 grave claim
A leaked letter shows the Law Society knew their claims of unmarked graves were false, yet they attacked lawyer James Heller anyways over his dissent.
Victoria criminal defense lawyer Jim Heller tells Rebel News about new evidence in his libel suit against the Law Society of British Columbia.
A leaked letter has revealed that the Law Society knew the claim of 215 unmarked graves found at the Kamloops Indian Residential School was unsubstantiated—long before Heller was smeared as a racist “residential school denier.”
Heller was called a “residential school denier” for trying to have the society correct its mandatory Indigenous Intercultural course for lawyers which claims the discovery occurred.
BREAKING KAMLOOPS “215” NEWS:
— Drea Humphrey (@DreaHumphrey) March 24, 2025
A lawyer's leaked letter (source verified) proves the Law Society of BC knew the 215 “unmarked graves” claim they train lawyers to believe, was false—long before lawyer Jim Heller attempted to correct them on such.
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In 2021, the Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation announced the discovery of “215 children’s remains” at the Kamloops site.
But, the claim was based on unconfirmed ground-penetrating radar scans. Rebel News reported the findings were likely from an old septic field.
The Law Society condemned Heller and lawyer Mark Berry’s resolution to say “potential graves,” despite new evidence indicating that the Law Society had spread residential school misinformation.
The letter, written by a verified source, questioned if Citizens+ are above Canadian law and can slander judges without consequences.
Judge Shelley Fitzpatrick was called a racist “denier” for stating that only potential graves were found at the former Kamloops residential school. She made the remarks during a case involving a convicted Indigenous criminal seeking a reduced sentence.
The retired lawyer also questioned why the Law Society hasn't officially defended Justice Fitzpatrick, given section 2.1-1 (b) of their Code of Professional Conduct professes an ethical obligation to defend judges.
“No body of any child has been found at or around any residential school in Canada. What official response, as required by the Canons, to these unjustified comments and lies has come from the Law Society?” the letter reads.
Ongoing litigation brought on by Heller to have his name professionally cleared from the claims against him, the society continues to unapologetically defend its position. Heller is suing to clear his name, but the society continues to defend its position against him.
Drea Humphrey
B.C. Bureau Chief
Based in British Columbia, Drea Humphrey reports on Western Canada for Rebel News. Drea’s reporting is not afraid to challenge political correctness, or ask the tough questions that mainstream media tends to avoid.
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Wayne Currie commented 2025-03-30 00:03:57 -0400Seems that Rustad succumbed to NDP pressure to vilify one of his own members. I thought he had broader shoulders than that. Mr. Heller is right: Rustad should back his vilified member so he can look into his mirror in the morning without being sickened by what he sees.
