Last week, site stewards of former residential schools across Canada gathered at the Woodland Cultural Centre in Brantford, Ontario, to explore the possibility of proposing these sites for UNESCO World Heritage Site designation. This initiative, led by Cody Groat, aims to apply 'international peer pressure' to ensure the preservation of these culturally significant locations. Groat emphasized that the designation would not only acknowledge the painful histories associated with residential schools but also support cultural revitalization efforts by Indigenous communities. Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc Chief Rosanne Casimir noted the importance of sharing these histories on an international platform, particularly in light of rising residential school denialism. Cynthia Desjarlais, a survivor, echoed the sentiment, asserting that the designation would provide tangible proof of the experiences faced by survivors. The National Bank has pledged up to $2 million to facilitate this process, with initial funding of $500,000 already allocated. The conversation is timely, as Canada is due to update its World Heritage tentative list in 2027, and Groat anticipates that a nomination for residential schools could take several years to draft.