Kanakuk Kamps
3 reports indexed, newest first.
July 2024
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Second Kanakuk abuse survivor sues camp alleging fraudulent concealment
Another man abused by Pete Newman sued Kanakuk, current and former leaders and its insurer, alleging they concealed knowledge of Newman's behavior. Kanakuk maintained Newman was a rogue employee.
November 2022
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Former camper sues Kanakuk alleging fraud in 2010 abuse settlement
A former camper abused by Pete Newman sued Kanakuk, its CEO and its insurer, alleging his family was misled into a confidential 2010 settlement by claims that leaders did not know of Newman's conduct. Kanakuk declined to comment on pending litigation.
March 2021
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Report reexamines Kanakuk Kamps abuse and nondisclosure agreements with victims
Reporting revisited abuse by former Kanakuk director Pete Newman, imprisoned since 2010, and found the camp had kept promoting him despite earlier complaints. Many families settled under NDAs, prompting calls for the camp to release victims from them.