Pope Francis willing to come to Canada on reconciliation visit, Vatican says
Indigenous leaders say Pope Francis must be ready to deliver an apology for the Catholic Church's role in residential schools if he visits Canada.
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Residential school records are still missing, says truth and reconciliation centre
The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation says it is still waiting for records from the federal government related to residential schools, despite a comment from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau that all federal records have been provided.
Manitoba RCMP have been investigating abuse allegations at residential school since 2011
A residential school in Manitoba known for harsh discipline and fatal runaway attempts has been the focus of a large-scale, years-long investigation into sexual abuse allegations.
Indigenous leaders to press Pope Francis for residential school apology
Indigenous leaders will visit the Vatican later this year to press for a papal apology for the Catholic Church's role in residential schools.
One Indigenous girl’s brave response to Canada's shameful residential schools
"How do you explain to a little girl that her people were kidnapped and incarcerated at schools where they were beaten for speaking their parents’ language, told their gods were devils and taught to hate themselves?" asks columnist Julian Brave Noisecat.
Two Catholic churches torched on First Nations land in southern B.C.
A First Nations chief in southern British Columbia says there are mixed feelings in his community after a Catholic church burned to the ground in an overnight fire, one of two Catholic churches in the area that were destroyed in blazes that police consider suspicious.
Report on residential school discovery out this month: Kamloops chief
A report that details the discovery of what are believed to be the remains of 215 children at the former Kamloops residential school has been delayed slightly but is expected to be complete by the end of June, says Chief Rosanne Casimir.
Tk'emlups families gather and make plans to move ahead after residential school discovery
An extraordinary gathering of Indigenous family leaders occurred in the days following the discovery of what are believed to be the remains of 215 children at the site of the former Kamloops Indian Residential School, says a former chief.
Make the Catholic Church pay for its role in residential schools
Pope Francis has failed to apologize and the church has failed to pay its share for the misery caused by residential schools, writes columnist Max Fawcett.
PM's remarks about Catholic Church and residential schools were 'unfair': Toronto archbishop
The archbishop of Toronto expressed "great sorrow" Sunday for the abuse that took place at Canada's residential schools, though he insisted the prime minister was “unfair” in his calls for the Catholic Church to take more responsibility.
Trudeau demands Catholic Church 'step up,' admit responsibility for residential schools
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is calling on the Catholic Church to "step up" and take responsibility for its role in Canada's residential school system.
For Indigenous children in Canada, the legacy of residential schools never ended
The first story I heard about “the missing” was from a Dene elder, Catherine, just over 10 years ago. She was speaking about the impact of tuberculosis on her family at a health conference. The topic triggered her memories of residential school, and of a younger sister who never returned.
Alberta church preaches LGBTQ+ inclusion, acceptance
An Alberta church marked May 17, the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia, with a virtual event to raise awareness about issues facing LGBTQ+ communities.